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The best ornamental grasses to grow
Garden designers Rosemary Alexander, Sarah Price and Ulf Nordfjell choose their favourite ornamental grasses for the garden
Meet one of Great Dixter's gardeners, Talitha Slabbert
South-African born Talitha is a former Christopher Lloyd Scholar at Great Dixter House and Gardens, and is now a gardener there. Portrait Richard Gadsby
This garden is a subtropical oasis and its just off the coast of Cornwall
In the face of climate change, Tresco Abbey Gardens on the Isles of Scilly is reaching beyond its shores to protect our plants and gardens
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The love language of Bridgerton: how floriography is trending again
Discover the Regency-era trend of sending secret messages with flowers, a Bridgerton-style love language.
In my garden the phrase ‘winter is coming’ has become something to relish, not dread
As nurseryman and gardener Adrian Bloom reveals, the gardens at Bressingham in Norfolk develop a whole new dimension in the depths of winter.
Francine Raymond on a life in design, gardens, chickens and words
The acclaimed gardener, chicken fancier, designer and writer on a productive and sustainable life.
The best thing for insects is a bit of a mess - gardening talent Carley Wootten
New Yorker Carley is overseeing the move of the Story Garden from its current site at the British Library to a nearby brownfield site.
This Scottish garden is the perfect balance of art and nature thanks to its creative owners
Robert and Anna Dalrymple have transformed the gardens around their Scottish farmhouse into a beautifully composed space that balances art with nature.
King Charles III to collaborate on a garden at the new RHS Sandringham Flower Show
His Majesty King Charles will play an exciting role at one of the RHS's new touring shows in 2026.
Big changes for RHS Flower Shows in 2026: here's what's different
The RHS will be holding two touring flower shows in July 2026. Here is everything we know about them so far.
The first Rob McFarlane: the original nature writer you've probably never heard of
Kate Bradbury finds Jenny Uglow’s biography of Gilbert White, the 18th-century naturalist and clergyman, and a fellow chronicler of nature, an absolute joy.
The best places to see snowdrops in 2026
For snowdrop lovers, or galanthophiles, February is the month to venture out to admire spectacular displays of snowdrops. Here are some of our recommended gardens to visit.
'Be creative, bold and ambitious' says the Young Garden Designer of the Year
Edinburgh-based designer Luke has been creating gardens since 2017, and is winner of the 2025 RHS Young Garden Designer of the Year competition
The era of instant gardens is over
'Instant' gardens are still in high demand, says designer Miria Harris, but if we want to build a sustainable future, it’s time to embrace slowing down.
Chelsea Flower Show 2026: balcony and container gardens announced
Discover all the gardens and designers in this year's Balcony and Container Gardens category at the Chelsea Flower Show
From saunas to pickleball courts: the biggest gardening trends for 2026
What does 2026 have in store for our gardens? Designer Pollyanna Wilkinson looks at some of the most popular features and style trends we're likely to see more of in the year to come.
Is your garden boring? These experts think so. Here’s how to fix it.
We asked top gardeners to reveal the things in your garden that make them sigh with tedium, and how to turn your ‘blandscaping’ from dull to delightful.
'Garden design gets too much coverage': Mary Keen on the importance of gardeners
The celebrated garden designer Mary Keen on the importance of gardening over design, not killing pelargoniums and forgetting what she’s planted
Garden mullets, bug snugs and the other buzzy trends that everyone's talking about right now
Top garden designers on the key gardening trends of 2025.
Ideas for decorating the table for Christmas
Brighten up your Christmas table with these natural festive arrangements using evergreens and winter-flowering shrubs. Here's two simple examples to make yourself. Words and styling Bea Andrews
Festive | Make your own gift wrapping with natural materials
For recyclable Christmas wrapping paper that looks personal and is eco friendly, why not use natural elements from the garden? Words Ali Bell