Christmas
Let Gardens Illustrated guide you through the Christmas season with ideas for gifts, recipes and decorations
How to grow hyacinths: a guide to this easy-to-grow bulb
Bring a splash of bright colour to your home or garden by trying easy-to-grow hyacinths. Grow them indoors and you'll have cheering flowers in the winter. In the garden they are a sure sign of spring.
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19 top Christmas garden light shows and trails
Here are our top picks for the best Christmas light shows and illuminated trails in gardens across the UK, to enjoy with friends and family during this festive season
100 best gifts for gardeners in 2023
Here's our selection of fantastic gardening gifts in 2024, tailor-made to suit the gardener in your life.
Beautiful outdoor Christmas decoration ideas for a winter wonderland in 2024
Bring the festive spirit to your garden with our selection of the best outdoor Christmas decorations.
8 beautiful indoor Christmas plants to buy this year
Indoor plants make wonderful festive decorations, and many can be kept going from year to year. Consider welcoming these eight indoor Christmas plants into your home this winter.
How to make a decorative Christmas cloche
Entertain in style this Christmas with this beautiful floral cloche from Swallows & Damsons. Words Anna Potter, photographs Andrew Montgomery
December flowers and plants: head gardener's picks
The best December flowers and foliage from winter interest plants chosen for structure, colour and texture in the garden. Photographs Jason Ingram
Best UK gardens open for Boxing Day walks
Many UK gardens are open this festive season, so why not work off your Christmas indulgence between Boxing Day and New Year with a winter walk at one of these 13 great open gardens?
Win the top 14 gardening books of the year
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The best gardening books for 2024
Discover the best gardening books to read in 2024, recommended by a range of horticultural experts for Gardens Illustrated
How to care for your real Christmas tree
You invest in a Christmas tree and bring it into your home over the festive season. Make sure it's as happy as possible so it last for as long as possible
Decorations | Christmas cloud with dried florals
Give your home some festive flair this Christmas with this natural mantelpiece decoration ideas from the team behind Verde Flower Co. Words Caroline Beck and Roisin Taylor. Photographs Andrew Montgomery
Christmas biscuits recipe: a festive treat with hazelnuts
Learn how to make these tasty party delicacies made with foraged nuts. Recipes Lia Leendertz, photographs Jason Ingram, styling Clare Gardner-Medwin
Beetroot crisps with carrot and sumac dip recipe
Learn how to make these tasty beetroot crisps made with fresh produce from the garden. Recipes Lia Leendertz, photographs Jason Ingram, styling Clare Gardner-Medwin
Damson pastries recipe
Satisfy a sweet tooth over Christmas and learn how to make our twist on these tasty party delicacies originally from South America. Recipes Lia Leendertz. Photographs Jason Ingram. Styling Clare Gardner-Medwin
Crispy kale with sea salt and lemon
These tasty vegetable kale crisps, flavoured with sea salt and lemon, are the perfect, pre-dinner snack.
Mulled sloe and champagne cocktails
Our recipe for a classic Christmas champagne recipe using berries from the garden. Recipe Lia Leendertz, photographs Jason Ingram, styling Clare Gardner-Medwin
Baked apples with maple syrup and cinnamon recipe
This delicious baked apple with maple syrup, cinnamon and raisins is the perfect warmer for autumn evenings
8 of the best floristry courses and flower arranging workshops
From learning the basics of flower arranging to tapping into floral creativity to becoming a fully qualified florist, there is a course to suit everyone.
The best natural Christmas decorations to shop this year
We've found all the most beautiful baubles, wreaths and home décor to browse this year - made with paper, wood, metal and other natural materials.
How to make a dried flower Christmas wreath hoop
Weave some seasonal flora into your Christmas decor with this flowers-on-tulle wreath hoop by artist Olga Prinku. Words Sonya Patel Ellis Photos Andrew Montgomery
Best botanical candles for Christmas
Scented candles make a lovely gift for Christmas, or why not treat yourself and bring some festive botanical scents to your home this winter? Here are 14 of the best botanical candles.
Best plant identification books
Put a name to the flora you see around you and improve your gardening knowledge with these engaging plant identification books.