Gardens Illustrated Magazine

Widely regarded as the Vogue of the gardening press, Gardens Illustrated aims to inspire you with an eclectic and international editorial mix of remarkable places, plants and people. With superb photography, authoritative journalism and exceptional design, this award-winning magazine is a style bible for garden designers, garden lovers and enthusiasts alike.

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DIG IN • What's new, what's growing and what's going on this month

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Clayhanger with James Hitchmough • A rare opportunity to visit the new home garden of the renowned planting professor in Somerset

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

KITTED OUT • Everything you need to create a stylish conservatory or garden room

BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL • The gardens of this charming oast house in East Sussex are a riot of colourful tulips in spring

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

Thinking local • Conservation trailblazer Garden in the Woods showcases the diversity of American-native plants, while inspiring home gardeners

ELLEN RIGNELL • Seed farmer Ellen is the owner of Winnow Farm Seeds based in Bridport, west Dorset

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

HOME PATCH • In her own garden, designer Alexandra Gray has created a plant-rich plot of different areas

MICHAEL MORPHY • The self-effacing manager of the Great Dixter Nursery on learning from Christo and nurturing the next generation of growers

A world apart • Trebah Garden in Cornwall captivates visitors, new and returning, with its dramatic setting and collection of subtropical plants

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

Design • News, design insights and sourcebook

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

Outdoor paints • Bring some colour to your garden with these transformative hues

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

DOWNTOOLS • Book reviews, Q&A, the crossword and final say

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

Recommended reads this month

‘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

Crossword

From coast to kitchen • How Hurtigruten’s zero food waste goal and farm-to-table philosophy are redefining sustainable dining at sea and bringing guests closer to a more immersive Norwegian experience

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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