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Veronica Peerless
Veronica Peerless
Veronica Peerless is Commissioning Content Editor at Gardens Illustrated. She is a qualified horticulturalist and garden designer and author of How Not To Kill Your Houseplant (Dorling Kindersley, 2017).
Recent articles by Veronica Peerless
New crowdfunding campaign launched to buy Martin Crawford's iconic forest garden
Fundraising has begun to save the renowned Agroforestry Research Trust garden in DevonShow moreAutumn is the new spring: do these jobs now for a stunning garden next year
Forget spring – here's why autumn is now the key season in the garden, and how the jobs we do are changing.Show moreGreen spaces can shield UK cities from extreme heatwaves and save the NHS millions every year, says report
A new report by the HTA says green spaces should be prioritised in urban planning, and highlights the reasons why.Show moreNo replacement announced for Monty Don, but our readers know who they want to see lead Gardeners' World
Monty Don's replacement has not yet been announced - but our readers know who they want to present their Friday night gardening fix.Show moreIt was a great summer for butterflies – but next year they could be fighting for survival
This summer was a bumper year for butterflies – but not caterpillars. Discover the results of the Big Butterfly Count 2026.Show moreHow a designer came up with a clever solution to stop tree sap falling on garden furniture
In just 75 square metres, designer Adolfo Harrison overcame a tricky issue with a tree to create a tranquil space for eating, relaxing and entertainingShow moreDon't plant small plants in a small garden - experts say it's a common mistake
Don’t fall into the trap of buying compact plants for a compact garden. Top designers tell us why it’s better to think big to maximise your spaceShow more'It will reach the size of a small toddler': this giant veg has gone viral for a reason
Discover the forgotten vegetable that everyone's talking about – and is coming to a veg plot near youShow moreSummer holidays | The best gardens to visit for a family day out
Planning a day out with the kids this summer? From favourite characters to traditional games and outdoor theatre, we recommend the best gardens to visit.Show moreBeautiful plants we'd love to take home from the RHS Badminton Flower Show 2026
We highlight 11 beautiful plants spotted at this year's RHS Badminton Flower Show.Show moreEleven beautiful features we'd love to take home from the RHS Badminton Flower Show 2026
We round up some standout features from the inaugural RHS Badminton Flower Show.Show moreHugh Fearnley-Whittingstall on eating more fibre, his passata recipe and what Elizabeth David thought of his chocolate cake
We catch up with the grower, writer and broadcaster about his new book and what he's up to right nowShow moreThe Gardens Illustrated team pick their favourite gardens at Chelsea 2026
The Gardens Illustrated team pick their favourite show gardens at the Chelsea Flower Show 2026Show moreGardeners mourn the loss of horticulturist and GQT panellist Matthew Biggs
We remember the much loved broadcaster, horticulturalist and writer, who has died.Show more17 garden design ideas to steal from this year's Chelsea Flower Show, including five that won't cost you a penny
The Gardens Illustrated team pick 17 take-home design ideas that caught their eye at the Chelsea Flower Show 2026Show more
Get the Chelsea look: 19 standout plants from this year's Chelsea Flower Show
Want to bring a touch of Chelsea to your own garden? Check out 19 beautiful plants that stand out at the show this yearShow more
A pocket-sized oasis - discover the garden celebrating London's status as the first National Park City
Joe and Laura Carey return to RHS Chelsea Flower Show in 2026 with this garden for Addleshaw Goddard. Discover the garden with our expert guide.Show more8 iconic garden plants launched over the years at the Chelsea Flower Show
We take a look at eight plants that were showcased at the Chelsea Flower Show, and became instant classicsShow more
Monty Don, Adam Frost and Carol Klein all return with a host of other celebs as presenters for Chelsea TV coverage
Find out who is presenting the BBC coverage of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show this year.Show more
Garden design turmoil over controversial use of AI for Chelsea Flower Show gardens
There will be three AI-designed gardens at Chelsea this year - but debate around them is fierceShow more
"I doubt we will have any to include" - warm spring days, and record mouse numbers, cause havoc for Chelsea Flower Show growers
The warm spring could mean last-minute changes to the plants this year, as many are blooming too earlyShow moreSow these seeds once, enjoy them around the garden forever
We recommend the best self-seeders for the garden, for flowers year after year.Show more
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