Veronica Peerless
commissioning content editor
Veronica Peerless is commissioning content editor at Gardens Illustrated. She is a trained horticulturalist and garden designer and is the author of ‘How not to Kill your Houseplant (DK, 2017).
Recent articles by Veronica Peerless
Should we be worried about tulip fire?
Tulip fire was bad in spring 2023 - so should we be planting them this autumn? Gardens Illustrated asked expert growers for their advice
Garden obelisk: the most beautiful obelisks for your garden
We pick out the most stylish garden obelisks, in a range of different styles and materials.
Garden arches: the best garden arch for your garden
A garden arch can transform your garden. We help you find the best garden arch for your garden.
How to create a safer garden for birds
Naturalist Martin Hughes-Games explains how you can keep your garden birds safe by maintaining good hygiene around bird feeders, bird tables and bird baths and window feeding trays
Alan Titchmarsh: We should be buying local and gardening organically
We asked Alan Titchmarsh about his favourite month, how he feels about the future and the new King.
Best grass seed for your garden
We round up the best grass seed mixes for all types of gardens, including seed for hardwearing lawns, fine lawns and difficult dry or shady spots
Best cloches for your garden
From traditional cast iron and glass to durable plastic, we round up the best cloches for your garden
'Geoff Hamilton on BBC Gardeners’ World was, and always will be, my gardening pin up'
Actress Caroline Quentin is a keen gardener and artist and has combined her two loves in her book, Drawn to the Garden. We asked her about her literary loves and what gardening means to her
Fibrex Nurseries stays open after threat of closing
The much loved specialist nursery, Fibrex Nurseries, will now remain open under new ownership after being threatened with closure in 2022
Meet 'Mr Snowdrop', Joe Sharman, the man breeding snowdrops at a remarkably high price
Known to galanthophiles the world over as the snowdrop grower with the Midas touch, the Monksilver Nursery owner came to wider acclaim when his snowdrop struck gold on eBay. Words by Widget Finn, images by Charlie Hopkinson
Winners of the Society of Garden Designers Awards 2024 announced
The Society of Garden Designers (SGD) has announced the winners at its annual event in London. We round up the winners.
The best trailing house plants
Looking for a house plant that will trail or hang from a shelf or planter? We recommend the best indoor trailing house plants.
Chelsea Flower Show 2024: Balcony and Container gardens announced
The small space gardens at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024 have been announced - here's what to expect from the nine Container and Balcony gardens.
How to grow, care for and dry pampas grass – plus the best varieties
Once hugely popular, pampas grass fell out of fashion, but along with growing numbers of dried flower enthusiasts, expert grower Adrian Bloom is keen to show they are worth a second look. He highlights the best that he grows in his own garden Foggy Bottom in Norfolk, and advises on growing them. Images by Adrian Bloom and Richard Bloom
Pampas grass is back: why the 70s 'swingers' myth is all but forgotten
Once a familiar sight in front gardens, pampas grass fell out of fashion. But now that dried pampas flowers are trending on social media, is it time to plant it in our gardens?
Why you should buy snowdrops in the green - plus how to plant them
Planting snowdrops in the green is considered the best way to establish them. Here's advice on why you should buy them, where to buy and how to plant
Garden design courses
Looking for a garden design course? Here's a selection of the UK's leading garden design schools and details of the training they offer.
The best horticulture courses
If you're looking for a gardening course or would like to retrain in horticulture, here's a selection of the UK's leading schools offering horticulture and gardening courses.
Golden rules for watering house plants
Daunted by watering house plants? Just follow these golden rules from our resident house plant expert.
The government is banning giant rhubarb: here's what you need to do
The discovery of a new Gunnera hybrid means that large-leaved Gunnera (giant rhubarb) are now considered invasive and are banned. What does it mean for historic gardens and gardeners?
Keep greenhouse heating costs low in winter
Looking to minimise use of a greenhouse heater in winter – or avoid using one altogether? Here are some low cost ideas.
Can house plants really beat mould?
The internet is awash with advice on house plants beating mould. But are the claims actually true?
How to buy sustainable cut flowers
Looking to buy seasonal and local cut flowers that have been sustainably grown in the UK? Here's our advice.
The best floristry books to read in 2024
Our reviewers give their verdict on floristry books, giving advice on growing flowers for cutting and arranging.