Gardening
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Second act
An abandoned Monmouthshire garden has been restored to its Edwardian heyday by designer Arne Maynard
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January 2026
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ROB BRETT
The new curator of RHS Garden Wisley on the pulling power of plants, his passion for education and bringing excitement to gardens
3 min |
January 2026
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Treasure island
In the face of climate change, Tresco Abbey Gardens on the Isles of Scilly is reaching beyond its shores to protect our plants and gardens
3 min |
January 2026
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LOVE THY NEIGHBOUR?
Nigel Slater finds that shared boundaries don't always mean shared taste
4 min |
January 2026
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Fallen leaves
Artist Susanna Bauer combines natural leaves and crochet to create intricate, beautiful pieces that are an homage to nature
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January 2026
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Legacy gardeners
How do you keep a beloved heritage garden true to its original innovative spirit after its creator has gone? A fresh crop of gardeners trying to do just that explain how they are respectfully developing and caring for important spaces, without preserving them in aspic
6 min |
January 2026
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TALITHA SLABBERT
South-African born Talitha is the current Christopher Lloyd Scholar at Great Dixter House and Gardens
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January 2026
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7 TOP TRENDS FOR 2026
What does next year have in store for our gardens? Designer Pollyanna Wilkinson looks at some of the most popular features and style trends we're likely to see more of
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January 2026
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Slowly does it
Old Park Barn's multi-layered garden, created over 30 years, is testament to its owners' planting skill, artistic vision and commitment to the environment
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January 2026
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MAKING TIME
Faced with a tight deadline, designer Stefano Marinaz came up with a practical design for this small, verdant, urban garden that's perfect for entertaining
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January 2026
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Natural progression
The owners of Am Brook Meadow in Devon have put two decades of hard work into transforming a former pig farm into a tranquil garden
3 min |
January 2026
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CITRUS
Offering evergreen foliage and a year-round supply of fruit, citrus trees are easy to grow, provided you have somewhere to overwinter them
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January 2026
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PLANTS WITH A PURPOSE
Looking to elevate your planting schemes? Nick Bailey pinpoints nine types of plant you never knew you needed, from gap fillers and bridge builders to drama queens
6 min |
January 2026
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Life lessons
A new landscape project championing biophilic, low-carbon design at Merstham Park secondary school in Surrey has been shortlisted for the 2026 Society of Garden and Landscape Designers (SGLD) Awards. The scheme, a Department for Education pathfinder initiative, brings green space into the school experience while accommodating contemporary issues of climate change, flooding and health.
1 min |
January 2026
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LET'S BE HONEST
We can confront and acknowledge the difficult histories of our gardens and the plants within them, and still enjoy their beauty, says Laura Premack
2 min |
January 2026
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THE INSTANT ERA IS OVER
Instant gardens are still in high demand, says designer Miria Harris, but if we want to build a sustainable future, it's time to embrace slowing down
3 min |
December 2025
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A TOUCH OF FROST
As nurseryman and gardener Adrian Bloom reveals, the gardens at Bressingham develop a whole new dimension in the depths of winter
4 min |
December 2025
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The art of the edit
Robert and Anna Dalrymple have transformed the gardens around their Scottish farmhouse into a beautifully composed space that balances art with nature
4 min |
December 2025
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MAHONIA
Content to grow in shady spots and poor soil, these unfussy evergreen shrubs with bright, fragrant blooms are excellent for lifting the winter gloom
4 min |
December 2025
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SEASON'S GREETINGS
Artist Fiona Pickles shows how, with just a few seasonal elements and dried summer flowers, you can create a stylish welcome for guests at Christmas
5 min |
December 2025
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GIVING YOUR BEST
'Tis the season for gifting, and Nigel Slater has his eyes on the perfect present
4 min |
December 2025
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FRANCINE RAYMOND
The acclaimed gardener, chicken fancier, designer and writer on a productive and sustainable life
4 min |
December 2025
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FROZEN IN TIME
In winter, the gardens surrounding Brodsworth Hall pay careful homage to their Edwardian heyday, without sticking rigidly to the past
3 min |
December 2025
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A CUT ABOVE
Topiary adds to the charm of Highgrove, but keeping it fit for a king takes skill, imagination and plenty of patience
5 min |
December 2025
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Winter wonderland
The award-winning garden designer Jo Thompson (right) has redesigned and officially reopened the Winter Garden at RHS Garden Rosemoor in Devon - just in time for visitors to explore it as part of this month's festive RHS Glow illuminations.
1 min |
December 2025
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Winter haven
John Little’s experimental garden is a sanctuary for wildlife in winter, when the structure behind its summer abundance is revealed
5 min |
December 2025
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DIG IN
What's new, what's growing and what's going on this month
3 min |
December 2025
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Gardening books of the year 2025
Whether you're looking for a fabulous Christmas gift or a great read to enjoy through the long winter nights, find the perfect book among our top picks
6 min |
December 2025
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Enduring beauty
Piet Oudolf has transformed a former poultry farm in Berkshire into an all-season garden of contrasting colours and sculptural forms
4 min |
December 2025
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CARLEY WOOTTON
New Yorker Carley is overseeing the move of the Story Garden from its current site at the British Library to a nearby brownfield site
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