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WISE WORDS
This enthralling collection of day-by-day musings of gardeners, from the 17th century to the present day, is guaranteed to delight, inspire and comfort anyone who gardens, says Ambra Edwards
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April 2026
Gardens Illustrated
A world apart
Trebah Garden in Cornwall captivates visitors, new and returning, with its dramatic setting and collection of subtropical plants
4 min |
April 2026
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SHADOW BLOOMS
We often reach for foliage plants for dark corners of the garden, but as shade expert Susanna Grant shows, there are myriad beautiful flowers you can grow in shady spaces too
6 min |
April 2026
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TAKING TIME
Over half a century, Johanna and Werner Müller have crafted the land around their German farmhouse to create a garden filled with colour and love
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April 2026
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'I was scared of seeds and cuttings, and now I love it all'
The writer, plant seller and cut-flower queen Sarah Raven on early botanising, overcoming her fear of seed, and why she loves a good story
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April 2026
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DREAM FIELDS
Plans have been revealed for a new public garden in the USA by planting designer Piet Oudolf. Planting Fields in Oyster Bay, New York, which is cared for by the Planting Fields Foundation, spans 409 acres of formal gardens, woodland and plant collections.
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April 2026
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Time to celebrate doing less
Don't be sniffy about easy-to-grow plants, says Jack Wallington. Surefire cultivars and time-saving options help beat gardening overwhelm
3 min |
April 2026
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Thinking local
Conservation trailblazer Garden in the Woods showcases the diversity of American-native plants, while inspiring home gardeners
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April 2026
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PRIMULA
Flowering from spring to late summer in a kaleidoscope of colours, these robust perennials are easy to grow and suit diverse garden styles from containers to wildflower meadows
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April 2026
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MICHAEL MORPHY
The self-effacing manager of the Great Dixter Nursery on learning from Christo and nurturing the next generation of growers
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April 2026
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RULE OF THREE
By creating three distinct areas, designer Pollyanna Wilkinson has transformed an unloved space, mostly laid to lawn, into a chic modern garden
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April 2026
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April plants
With spring in full swing, nurserywoman Rosy Hardy recommends an elegant pear tree, some delicate woodlanders and a daisy-like disc of golden joy
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April 2026
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HOME PATCH
In her own garden, designer Alexandra Gray has created a plant-rich plot of different areas
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April 2026
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TAKEN WITH TULIPS
Can you ever have too many tulips? They are difficult to resist, but Nigel Slater has learned that saying no to temptation can bring its own rewards
4 min |
April 2026
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ELLEN RIGNELL
Seed farmer Ellen is the owner of Winnow Farm Seeds based in Bridport, west Dorset
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April 2026
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BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL
The gardens of this charming oast house in East Sussex are a riot of colourful tulips in spring
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April 2026
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NEW LOOKS
What's new, what's growing and what's going on this month
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March 2026
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GLOBAL LIFE SUPPORT
Lucy Conochie finds this timely book exploring 65 inspiring green projects is an uplifting reminder of the transformative power of nature
2 min |
March 2026
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Couples retreat
Designer Matthew Childs has transformed this typical suburban garden with a new modern design that enables the owners to workout, rest and play.
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March 2026
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ACRES WILD
The two designers behind the highly successful design practice on their process and how teaching helps them crystallise ideas
3 min |
March 2026
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Less, it turns out, is still more
Often, plans to transform our gardens fail because we try to do too much. Keep it simple, says designer Jack Wallington, and you can achieve far more
3 min |
March 2026
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Grand design
In this large new country garden, designer Butter Wakefield has blended strong structure with playful planting
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March 2026
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'We each had a gin and tonic, and would hoe and chat'
The cookery writer, broadcaster and former president of the National Garden Scheme Mary Berry on her new book and the joy of visiting gardens
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March 2026
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March plants
Nurserywoman Rosy Hardy welcomes early spring with some scented flowers in cool pastel colours, offset with fresh evergreen foliage
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March 2026
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DANIEL CARLSON
The former vegetable farmer from California now works alongside Jonny Bruce at The Field Nursery
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March 2026
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Small and permeable paving
Find the perfect small pavers and water-permeable paving with our pick of the best options
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March 2026
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MOVING ON UP
By linking the levels of this steeply sloping garden, Tony Woods has combined a sleek modern aesthetic with space to enjoy nature
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March 2026
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SEEING THE LIGHT
Nigel Slater planted trees and climbers to clothe the bareness of his garden when he first moved in. Now the time has come to cut them back, and lift the gloom
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March 2026
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NORTHERN SOUL
Sunken into Aberdeen's steep Denburn Valley, a revitalised two-and- a-half-acre garden has introduced 90 new mature trees and 122,000 plants to the city centre.
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March 2026
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STARTING OUT
Young collector David Carver's new nursery in Devon specialises in the brightest of early spring delights - crocuses
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