
Molly Blair
Digital Editor
Molly is the Digital Editor at Gardens Illustrated. She has an RHS Level 2 Certificate in Horticulture and previously worked in a nursery, focusing on growing herbaceous perennials and climbing plants. She gardens on a rooftop plot in Bristol.
Recent articles by Molly Blair

9 yellow tulips chosen by experts to brighten up the spring garden
A selection of the best yellow tulips to grow, chosen by gardening experts.

From blowsy tulips through to delicate fringed varieties, there are red tulips to suit every taste
Our selection of the best red tulips to grow, chosen by experts.

Expert grower Sarah Raven's top 10 tulips for spring 2026
Expert grower Sarah Raven chooses ten of her favourite tulips to grow and tells us why she loves them.

They kill an estimated 55 million birds a year and they're prowling UK gardens
These undercover killers have a huge impact on garden wildlife - killing an estimated 55 million birds every year.

10 gorgeous purple tulips recommended by top gardening experts
A selection of the best purple tulips to grow for beautiful blooms in spring.

David Attenborough on gardens: behind the scenes of his new TV show on the hidden wildlife in our plots
Discover the remarkable wildlife on your doorstep in this new BBC TV series about UK gardens with Sir David Attenborough.

Exclusive GI reader event at Clayhanger, James Hitchmough's private garden
A rare opportunity to visit the new home garden of the renowned planting professor in Somerset.

36 tulip gardens to visit this spring - find beautiful displays near you
Discover 36 private gardens to visit in 2026 with stunning tulip displays, open on exclusive days through the National Garden Scheme.

Adam Frost reveals the secret to having a lovely garden when you have dogs
Gardener, designer and TV presenter Adam Frost reveals the secret to gardening with dogs in the latest season of Talking Gardens.

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.

The best flower subscriptions for a last minute Mother's Day gift
Don't just surprise mum with ONE bunch of flowers. Why not show how much you love her all year long? The best last-minute Mother's Day gift

Exclusive GI reader event at Mounton House
Experience the magical Edwardian garden in South Wales recently restored by Arne Maynard on an exclusive Gardens Illustrated reader event.

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.

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?

"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

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.