News
Latest news from Gardens Illustrated
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.
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.
null
undefined
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.
The RHS has lifted its gnome ban for Chelsea Flower Show 2026 - for one important reason
The RHS's gnome ban will be lifted for just the second time in history
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.
RHS Chelsea Flower Show to be sponsored by Range Rover in 2026
The RHS has announced its headline sponsor for this year's show - discover more about the partnership
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?
"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?
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
King Charles III to collaborate on a garden at the new RHS Sandringham Flower Show
His Majesty King Charles will play an exciting role at one of the RHS's new touring shows in 2026.
Big changes for RHS Flower Shows in 2026: here's what's different
The RHS will be holding two touring flower shows in July 2026. Here is everything we know about them so far.
RHS announces five All About Plants gardens for Chelsea Flower Show 2026
Discover the full list of gardens and designers in the All About Plants category at RHS Chelsea Flower Show this year
Great last minute Christmas gifts: gardening memberships and subscriptions for 2025
Looking for a Christmas gift for a gardener after the last Christmas post delivery date? We've got the best gardening membership and subscription gifts you can still buy and gift in time for Christmas
More than half of all UK adults garden, but aren't 'gardeners', new report reveals
A new report has mapped Britain's gardens and the people who grow in them - with some interesting findings
First details of the gardens at the Chelsea Flower Show 2026: discover who is designing what
Everything we know so far about the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026, including who is designing gardens and the causes they focus on.
Have you booked your Christmas light show visit yet? Here are 22 of the best not to miss
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
Is the UK facing drought, and what does that mean for how we garden?
With England seeing drier and drier summers, we investigate the impact of a potential national drought being declared and what this would mean for our gardens
After so much hot, dry weather, we're asking gardeners how they're faring this year
What is the Big Butterfly Count and how can you take part
The Big Butterfly Count takes place 18 July to 10 August 2025. Read our guide to how you can take part in this important citizen science project, and how to attract more butterflies to your garden
Kew Garden to renovate its iconic Palm House into first net-zero glasshouse
Kew Gardens has announced a renovation project on the historic Palm House and Waterlily House
There's a new RHS show taking place this week, but what happened to RHS Tatton and what exactly is RHS Wentworth Woodhouse?
Discover everything you need to know about the new RHS Wentworth Woodhouse show and which gardens won medals
When to water plants in hot weather
In the heatwave, make sure you're watering your plants at the right time of day
The first book from Gardens Illustrated- The New Beautiful
Here how to buy the new book from Gardens Illustrated - The New Beautiful