Hannah Gardner
Hannah Gardner is a Kew trained head gardener with twenty years experience based near Bath. Hannah founded her design studio New British Landscapes in 2010 and became a freelance consultant specialising in sustainable and organic horticulture in 2021. She pursues interests in travel, design, writing, consultancy, plantsmanship and practical horticulture.
Recent articles by Hannah Gardner
An airy gravel garden around a modern house in Dorset
For their mid-century modernist home in west Dorset, Vanessa Barlow and Jethro Marshall looked to designer Alice Meacham to create an airy gravel garden that would complement their open plan home.
Wondering how best to grow and care for tulips? Our expert guide explains everything you need to know
We break down exactly how and when to plant tulips to make sure your blooms emerge perfect in spring
Planting and caring for daffodils for a spring garden plus the most lovely varieties to grow
Expert grower Hannah Gardner gives advice on planting narcissi in borders, pots and lawns and recommends the 10 best narcissi to grow
Forde Abbey: the tulip display that gets better each year
The tulip display at Forde Abbey in Somerset gets bigger and better every year, with later-flowering cultivars intermingling effortlessly with annuals, biennials and perennials to enrich the planting in this progressive historic garden. Words Hannah Gardner, photographs Jason Ingram
A dramatic spring garden with water and tulips at its heart
A creative meeting of minds has produced a dramatic spring garden of contrasts, with water at its heart. Words Hannah Gardner, photographs Jason Ingram
Inspiring gardens | An organic forest garden
Informed by the ethos of permaculture, an edible forest garden sits easily in the Cornish landscape, filled with fragrant herbs, wildflowers and fruit-bearing trees. Words Hannah Gardner, photographs Jason Ingram
Make a living garden sphere
Garden designer Adam Shepherd has come up with a modern twist on a hanging basket: the living sphere. Find out how he does it – and try making one yourself. Words Hannah Gardner. Photographs Rebecca Bernstein.
What are lichens?
Although they often go unnoticed, with their multitude of colours and forms, lichens deserve a closer look. Discover their intricate beauty with our guide to some of the UK’s most common species. Words Hannah Gardner, photographs Jason Ingram
A rich tapestry of planting within a biodynamic farm in Spain
Weaving together elements of the site’s past and present, designer Álvaro Sampedro has created a rich tapestry of planting for a lauded chef’s wedding venue garden. Words Hannah Gardner, photographs Richard Bloom
Book review | Wild Edens by Toby Musgrave and Chris Gardner
A lavishly illustrated botanical travel book that is stylish enough to tempt casual perusal and detailed enough to merit taking a few notes. Hannah Gardner is a horticultural consultant and botanical writer.
Wild daffodils in the Sierra de Guadarrama mountains
The Sierra de Guadarrama mountains are home to more than 1,280 plant species, including wild daffodils and a pretty, fragrant shrub. Illustration by Alice Pattullo