Gardens of the world
Worldwide gardens you need to see
A dreamy Italian garden with an English flavour designed by Stuart Barfoot
Vast lawns, roses and a mix of cottage-garden favourites give this stylish garden in central Italy a distinctly English flavour. Words Tim Richardson, photographs Claire Takacs
10,000 colourful perennials create jaw-dropping scenes in this artist’s garden in Australia
In his own garden, Australian artist and garden designer Ralph Bristow gardens as he paints, in bold blocks of bright colour
Words: Claire Masset, Photographs: Claire Takacs
Less watering, less maintenance - Peter Korn's pioneering nursery and garden near Malmö grows tougher plants in sand
Swedish plantsman Peter Korn is a pioneer of growing in sand, and his glorious garden near Malmö is testament to its success. Words Jonny Bruce, photographs Claire Takacs
When my husband fell ill, our colourful, joyful garden became a place of solace and nurture in hard times
Ann-Maree Winter’s joyful Australian garden became a place of solace and nurture in hard times.
Words: Georgina Reid, Images Claire Takacs
Discover some of the most remarkable French gardens
If you're planning a visit to France, be sure to visit some of the country's most beautiful gardens. Words Claire Masset
Going to Paris for the Olympic Games? Make sure you visit these lovely gardens and green spaces in the city
Find the best gardens and green spaces in Paris to visit this summer, from gems in the centre tot the city's 'lungs'.
Dripping with wisteria, this tiny city courtyard garden is a masterclass in using every inch of space
Plants are an integral, all-encompassing part of this small, multi-storey live/work space in the Belgian city of Antwerp. Images by Sabrina Rothe.
Spanish landscape architect Lur's test bed garden
The garden of Spanish landscape architecture practice Lur acts as a test bed for their exciting approach to planting. Photographs by Claire Takacs
A designer’s own wild family garden by the ocean in Australia, with eco credentials and colourful planting
In southeastern Australia, a family of four horticulturists has created a dreamy new garden by the ocean, with captivating combinations of native and exotic plants. Words Georgina Reid, images Claire Takacs
Europe’s largest roof garden tops an old car factory and frames the famous test track seen in The Italian Job
The largest roof garden in Europe sits upon the former Fiat factory in Turin, around a rooftop test track that hosts exciting art and architecture. Words Annie Guilfoyle, photographs Claire Takacs
This bewitching garden in Brittany takes topiary to a whole new level
Explore Le Grand Launay - a bewitching garden in Brittany that takes topiary to a whole new level thanks to one man’s playful approach to clipping evergreens. Words Claire Masset, Photographs Annaïck Guitteny
International garden festivals to visit
Horticulture events from around the world including flower shows and festivals.
Holiday goals: a romantic and sensuous Greek garden you can stay in
For this magical retreat in Greece, garden designer Tania Compton crafted sweeping panoramic vistas with Mediterranean-style planting to create a romantic and sensuous haven. Words Jennifer Gay, photographs Richard Bloom
An elegant, rural garden in Italy from designer Cristina Mazzucchelli
Merging formal structure with relaxed planting, designer Cristina Mazzucchelli’s Piedmont garden reaches its mellow peak at this time of year. Words Clark Lawrence, photographs Richard Bloom
Architect Tanja Lincke's wildly romantic Berlin garden
Architect Tanja Lincke and artist Anselm Reyle have created a wildly romantic garden among the ruins of a former boat yard that surrounds their Brutalist-style home. Words Zoe Deleuil, photographs Claire Takacs
A patchwork patterned garden in Connecticut
Throughout this New England garden, designer Richard Hartlage has planted swathes of single species to create a dramatic patchwork pattern. Words Kendra Wilson, photographs Claire Takacs
Le Jardin Champêtre: Reimagining Mediterranean planting in a garden in France
There’s much to learn from this young, yet innovative garden in southwest France when it comes to interesting Mediterranean plant choices. Words Noel Kingsbury, Photos Claire Takacs
The Loire Valley for gardeners
A pick of the best spots to visit in the Loire Valley as a gardener, including where to stay and where to eat.
A wildlife and child-friendly garden in California
In a California suburb where neat squares of lawn are the norm, landscape studio Terremoto has created something different. Images by Caitlin Atkinson
A dry garden on the French Riviera
Guided by his expert knowledge of plants suited to a dry climate, designer James Basson has created a rich and textural garden on the French Riviera. Photographs Claire Takacs
Lambley Nursery: a dry perennial garden in Australia
Beauty and sustainability combine in the gardens David Glenn and Criss Canning have created alongside their world-renowned Lambley Nursery. Words Hilary Burden, photographs Claire Takacs
Gardens Illustrated's photographers' favourite gardens
To mark the 30th anniversary of Gardens Illustrated, we asked some of our longstanding photographers to pick the image they took that they loved the most that we've featured in the magazine
The Bohinj International Wild Flower Festival 2023
The Bohinj International Wild Flower Festival celebrates the wildflowers of Slovenia's Julian Alps and takes place every year in late May and early June. Here's all you need to know.
Gardens from the archive | A Scottish South African garden and a triumphant English garden
To mark Gardens Illustrated's 30th anniversary we looked back into the archive to discover some of the most intriguing gardens we've featured