Molly Blair
content producer
Molly is a content producer at Gardens Illustrated. She writes for the magazine and website and creates social content, has an RHS Level 2 Certificate in Horticulture and gardens on her rooftop plot in Bristol.
Recent articles by Molly Blair
Gardeners called on to help bring rare pink daffodil back into cultivation
The RHS is calling on home gardeners to help track down rare pink daffodils and bring them back into cultivation. Could you help?
This top garden designer is returning to Chelsea after 9 years to create a Project Giving Back feature garden
Project Giving Back will present its own feature garden in its final year at RHS Chelsea Flower Show, designed by James Basson.
"I didn't even like him at first" - how these couples garden together without killing each other
This Valentine's Day, we decided to ask some of horticulture's top duos what it's like to garden together
Is it too late to plant bulbs? We asked garden experts and our readers
Is February too late to plant your spring bulbs? We asked our readers and the experts, and these are the results.
"It's a record-breaker for us" - how are gardens coping with the wet start to 2026
The UK has seen relentless rainfall so far in 2026. How are gardeners coping with the weather and what does this mean for our gardens?
The best garden designs of the year revealed: feast your eyes on these amazing spaces
Winners have been announced for the Society of Garden and Landscape Designers Awards for 2026.
Crocuses or croci: what is the plural of crocus?
Is the correct term for the plural of crocus crocuses or croci? Here's what we found out
Should wildlife-conscious gardeners own cats?
Cats can impact local wildlife. As planting designer Nigel Dunnett says he wouldn't have a cat, we look into whether cats are detrimental to a wildlife garden
Top 10 British birds to spot in your garden over the Big Garden Birdwatch 2026
With the Big Garden Birdwatch just around the corner, we recommend the top 10 garden birds to spot this year
Love Bridgerton? Here are 10 Regency gardens and filming locations to visit to feel like you're on the set
With season four hitting our screens, we’ve rounded up the most beautiful Regency gardens and landscapes you can visit to get the Bridgerton experience - and even spot a few filming locations.
What is 'Blue Monday' and can gardening help you avoid it?
'Blue Monday' has been dubbed the most depressing day of the year, so we've come up with a few ways to lighten the mood
Think Christmas trees are wasteful? You can rent a living Christmas tree - here's how
Renting a Christmas tree is becoming more and more popular, here we talk you through the process and help you find a local supplier.
28 gifts for plant lovers: a 2025 guide for people who are mad about botanicals
We've collated our ultimate list of great gifts for plant lovers for 2025.
Garden journals, growing planners and sowing calendars to buy for 2026
Here is a selection of the best garden journals on the market for 2026
Make your own Christmas wreaths with our round up of the best DIY kits
Buy a wreath making kit to create your own door display this Christmas, plus all the extra tools you'll need.
Is there a hosepipe ban in the UK? Here's everything you need to know
Water companies sometimes impose hosepipe bans when temperatures soar. Here we tell you everything you need to know about hosepipe bans and whether there are any in the UK right now
These plants will support butterfly and moth caterpillars to help your wildlife garden thrive
The Wildlife Trusts recommend ways to plant to best support butterflies and moths and their caterpillars.
Roasted beetroot and tomatoes with yoghurt and nasturtium salsa recipe
This recipe from chef Erin Bunting shows how using flowers not only brings an element of beauty to the food on our plates, but can offer new and exciting flavours too. Words Erin Bunting and Jo Facer, Photographs Sharon Cosgrove
Hampton Court Flower Show 2025 - all the information you need about next week and why it won't be back until 2027
Everything you need to know about RHS Hampton Court Flower Show 2025
We recommend: the best fertiliser for tomatoes in 2025
Feeding your tomatoes is the best way to ensure a steady supply of great fruit all season. We've rounded up some the best fertilisers on the market.
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
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.
Expert grower Sarah Raven picks seven of her favourite dahlias - here's which dahlias to grow for perfect summer blooms
We visited Sarah Raven's Perch Hill and now we hear from Sarah about some of her favourite Dahlia varieties.
A festival for tulips? Here are the festivals around the world celebrating the arrival of the beautiful spring flower
Discover some of the best tulip festivals to visit for a colourful start to spring. From Amsterdam to London, find a festival near you.