Alice Tuffery
Content Assistant
Alice is a writer for Gardens Illustrated magazine and website. With a passion for gardening and exploring the countryside and estates across Gloucestershire and Somerset, Alice is currently developing her own sustainable and pet-friendly garden. Across other Our Media brands, she’s previously written for BBC Countryfile and YourHomeStyle.
Recent articles by Alice Tuffery
Gardening events and shows in 2025
All the big names in one place. Here's our guide to the gardening calendar's biggest and best gardening events for the year ahead
11 cool, alternative garden festivals and events to enjoy this summer
From a compost festival to an exhibition displaying a 1500s gardening manual, there are plenty of fascinating events to attend this summer.
The best Father's Day gardening gifts to buy in 2025
We round up a selection of some of the best Father's Day gardening gifts this year
12 inspiring seating ideas at Chelsea Flower Show, from roadwork blocks to flat-pack hanging chairs
Each year Chelsea Flower Show gardens showcase beautiful furniture. Here are some of our favourite pieces - including options you can buy.
Eight inspiring water features from Chelsea Flower Show to use in your own garden including a showstopping cold water bathtub
We take a closer look at eight beautiful and practical water features spotted at this year's RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Monty Don's dog garden might be a Chelsea hit - but our readers say dog-friendly gardens aren't realistic in the real world
Can you have a beautiful garden and a dog? Our readers are conflicted.
What to see at Chelsea today: dog-friendly accommodation, a 16-tonne boulder balance and fungus-grown walls
Visit Gardens Illustrated at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025 for an exclusive membership offer + Niwaki secateurs
Visit the Gardens Illustrated stand at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025 for a great membership opportunity
Can't make it to Chelsea? Here are the exhibitors you can shop online.
If you can't make it to London, don't despair. We've pulled out some of our favourite retailers from the RHS Chelsea Flower Show to shop online.
8,000 people, 400 horticultural exhibits, 31 gardens and 20 acres - discover the remarkable numbers behind RHS Chelsea Flower Show
41,218 glasses of Pimm's, 20 acres and 145,000 people: discover the numbers behind RHS Chelsea Flower Show
What else is on around London during Chelsea?
The RHS Chelsea Flower Show often takes centre stage in May, but there are plenty of other things to do in and around Chelsea while the show is on. We've rounded up a few of the best.
Lawnmower men versus wild women: the latest battle of the sexes is over the grass in your garden
The latest seemingly harmless social media trend of perfect lawns could actually be damaging wildlife
I found the perfect stylish shed for even the tiniest garden and it’s super affordable too
Every garden needs storage; and this sweet shed delivers on looks, practicality and affordability. Plus, it's ideal for small gardens...
Work out what type of soil you have with these great soil testers for the garden
We discover the best soil pH testers for the soil in your garden, from digital and analogue probes to pH strip testing kits
Beautiful garden furniture you can leave outside all year round
Fed up with dragging furniture into the shed or grappling with unwieldy waterproof covers? These are the furniture pieces that'll survive outside all year round.
Stop before you shop: how our plant-buying habits are threatening Britain's native flora, food system and horticulture industry
As climate change allows non-invasive species to thrive, our shopping habits are threatening native plants, insects and ecosystems.
The best weeders to keep your garden tidy
Banishing unwanted plants from your garden is always easier when you have the right equipment. Here are some of the best weeders to get the job done.
It's not your compost, it's you - I tested peat-free compost and it does work. Here's how to succeed with peat free compost
Our guide to finding the right peat-free compost, using the best online resources and learning from inspiring peat-free show gardens.
9 outdoor corner sofas: wood, metal, rattan and rope designs for every garden
We've rounded up our favourite corner sofas available this year.
16 gardens from Monty Don's British Gardens that you can visit too
Enjoyed Monty Don's recent TV series on great British gardens? Many of the ones he visited are also open to the public. Here we round up some of the best that you can visit too
Reviewed: best flower subscription and delivery services for 2025
Don't just surprise them with ONE bunch of flowers. Why not show how much you love them all year long?
What exactly is B Corp status - and why do so many companies suddenly want it?
Monty Don’s new TV series is 'one of the hardest things I've done'
Here’s everything you need to know about Monty Don’s British Gardens.
Best bird feed for your garden birds
Support local wildlife and fill your garden with birdsong by stocking up on these packs of bird seed, mealworms and suet balls.