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How to protect pets in a heatwave – and avoid deadly dehydration, sunburn and heatstroke
Everything you need to know about letting your pet out into the garden, keeping them cool and exercising in hot weather
Tickets released for Christmas at Kew 2026 – it's time to book London's iconic festive light trail
It may still be summer, but it pays to book your tickets early if you want one of the best slots.
A new grant scheme has launched offering 500 free trees for projects across the UK
Find out more about this grant, which gives communities the chance to receive free trees.
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Garden takes centre stage at the Commonwealth Games
A garden planted by Jamie Butterworth has taken centre stage at the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony 2026.
Five inspiring trends from the first ever RHS flower show at a royal residence
The first RHS show hosted at a royal residence, RHS Sandringham Flower Show is an exciting new event for 2026.
Jo Thompson to become head of garden design studies at London College of Garden Design
Jo joins LCGD alongside award-winning designer Duncan Cargill, who has been appointed deputy head of garden design studies.
Remembering David J. C. Austin, celebrated chairman of David Austin Roses
David J. C. Austin has died at the age of 67, leaving behind a huge horticultural legacy
The world's largest butterfly survey has begun, and the UK could be set for a bumper year
Warm weather could help butterflies thrive this summer, but scientists need the public's help to see the full picture
What is the Big Butterfly Count and how can you take part
The Big Butterfly Count takes place 17 July to 9 August 2026. Read our guide to how you can take part in this important citizen science project, and how to attract more butterflies to your garden
One of Professor Nigel Dunnett's final completed projects will open to the public this month in London
Grosvenor Square in London, one of the final finished projects that Professor Nigel Dunnett worked on, will reopen to the public this month.
Double win at Badminton for charity's beautiful woodland-style garden with modern flair and meaning
Everything you need to know about Macmillan Cancer Support: The Nascent Shade Garden at RHS Badminton Flower Show.
RHS Badminton review: More of the same keeps regular punters happy under the hot Cotswold sun
Gardens Illustrated editor Stephanie Mahon braves the searing heat to take in the new Badminton Flower Show and give a verdict on its success
Designer Sophie Leo just won a trio of awards for her first ever show garden, in honour of her late mother
Sophie Leo has won RHS Young Designer of the Year. Here's everything you need to know about her and her Gold Medal-winning garden at RHS Badminton Flower Show.
The inside scoop on RHS Badminton Flower Show: discover every garden in detail
...including the biggest ever RHS feature garden and a garden for The Archers
What flowers are going to be in Taylor Swift's wedding bouquet?
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are getting married this weekend. What flowers are going to feature in Taylor's bouquet?
RHS Badminton Flower Show brings designer show gardens, floral displays and expert talks to a new location in Gloucestershire
RHS Badminton Flower Show is on the horizon - here's everything you need to know about what's on and how to get a ticket.
Tom Stuart-Smith to design largest ever RHS feature garden and a surprise pop star turns his hand to garden design at RHS Badminton Flower Show this year
A huge feature garden is being planned by world-renowned garden designer Tom Stuart-Smith and there will be a surprising appearance from a popstar at RHS Badminton 2026
When to water plants in hot weather
In the heatwave, make sure you're watering your plants at the right time of day
You're feeding the birds WRONG say experts - here's how you should be doing it
Everything you need to know about the RSPB's new bird feeding guidance - and why there's more to it than you might think.
People's Choice awards announced at Chelsea Flower Show 2026
The winners of the People's Choice Awards at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026 have been announced.
Nigel Slater was asked to name a sweet pea - here's why it's not as simple as it sounds
What's in a name? Quite a lot when it comes to plants, as Nigel Slater discovers when he
is asked to name a new sweet pea cultivar. But where to start?
UK gardeners could be 'sleepwalking' into a £30,000 repair bill - this small garden shows you how to avoid it
One Chelsea Flower Show garden is highlighting an increasingly important issue you may not have considered
Royal seal of approval? His Majesty King Charles III sniffs the new Sir David Beckham rose
See Sir David Beckham's new rose was unveiled at RHS Chelsea Flower Show this week and His Majesty King Charles III took a look
Full list of medals awarded in the Great Pavilion at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026
The medals have been announced for the exhibits in the Great Pavilion at RHS Chelsea Flower Show - discover who won which award