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Kew scientists use AI to predict extinction risk for all the world's plants
Scientists from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew have used AI to predict the extinction risk for every known flowering plant on earth.
Nigel Slater becomes Gardens Illustrated columnist
The writer, cook and gardener Nigel Slater begins his regular column in Gardens Illustrated magazine this month
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
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
Are you still buying peat without realising? Peat hidden in garden products threatens UK's precious peatlands
Peat is still being used as a growing medium in many products on the shelves, which consumers may not know about
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.
Winners of the International Garden Photographer of the Year 2024 announced
Winners have been announced for the International Garden Photographer of the Year competition 2024. See all of the winning images below.
The ancient fertile soil discovered in the Amazon that’s flummoxed scientists and gardeners alike
When areas of unusually fertile soil were discovered in the Amazon, researchers were surprised. Plant ecologist Ken Thompson explores why terra preta soils have been confusing people
Is this the end of the Chelsea Fringe?
Chelsea Fringe Festival put on hiatus as director and volunteers step down after 12 years.
Ones to watch: 22 people who will make waves in horticulture this year
From up-and-comers to veterans of the industry doing something new, this is our list of ones to watch in 2024.
Gardener’s New Year’s resolutions: top horticultural names on their aims for 2024
A new year signals a chance to reflect on the previous twelve months and look forward. We asked top gardeners, designers and horticulturists from Danny Clarke to Troy Scott Smith, what they would like to achieve in 2024
Opinion | The new RHS Level 2 certificate: everything you need to know
The popular RHS Level 2 Certificate syllabus has been changed to reflect modern horticulture. Here's RHS tutor Noel Kingsbury on what the changes mean. Plus, how to enrol on a course
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?
Rain forecast | How to make the most of this week's rainfall
With rain forecast gardeners should ready their plots to capture and absorb as much as possible when it arrives
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
Gardens Illustrated wins podcast and publication of the year at this year's Garden Media Guild Awards
Gardens Illustrated picked up two awards alongside winners including Richard Bloom, Ade Sellars, Val Bourne and Monty Don
Gardens Illustrated up for four Garden Media Guild Awards as shortlist announced
This year's Garden Media Guild Awards shortlist has been announced
70 per cent of 'undescribed' plant species are at risk of extinction, says new Kew report
Kew's latest State of the World's Plants and Fungi's shows a stark future for some of the world's plants and fungi
Wondering where all your apples are this year? The RHS has the reason why your crop is small
The RHS has identified why our apple harvests are so small this year
Piet Oudolf joins latest series of Talking Gardens podcast
Season two of the Gardens Illustrated podcast is launching next week, with guests including Nigel Slater, Arit Anderson, Piet Oudolf and Arthur Parkinson.
Last minute Christmas gifts: gardening memberships and subscriptions for 2023
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
How Hever Castle keeps squirrels off its tulip bulbs
Chilli powder, black pepper, garlic powder or grated moth balls: find out what worked best in a trial to keep squirrels off tulip bulbs at Hever Castle, led by head gardener Neil Miller.
Project Giving Back extends support for Chelsea Flower Show until 2026
Project Giving Back has extended its support for RHS Chelsea Flower Show gardens until 2026.
Butterfly numbers increase in 2023, but species still in decline overall
The Red Admiral was the most spotted butterfly in the Big Butterfly Count 2023, with overall butterfly numbers up on last year. But results still show a worrying decline of butterflies across the UK, due to habitat loss.