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.

Editor’s letter

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Gardens Illustrated Magazine

READER EVENTS 2020 • Gardens Illustrated’s events see renowned garden experts share their knowledge. This year we pick up on some key themes, such as gardening sustainably, and with all eyes on the Tokyo Olympics 2020, we look to discover more of Japan’s exquisite garden culture

Dig in • What’s happening, where to go, what’s in flower and what to buy this month

News

Diary

KITTED OUT • For composting

MARK DUMBLETON • As head gardener at Hauser & Wirth Somerset, Mark cares for the Piet Oudolf designed perennial meadow and garden

The Outsider • Horticulturist Hannah Gardner is captivated by an intriguing woodland perennial in the Julian Alps of Slovenia, home to a staggering 3,000 plant species

100 HEAD GARDENERS’ BEAUTIFUL AND USEFUL PLANTS • Who best to ask for ideas on the most beautiful and useful plants than the men and women who care for some of the most iconic gardens? We asked five gardeners who head the teams in five very different gardens, from the romantic Sissinghurst to the contemporary style of New York’s High Line, and from the gardens of a boutique hotel to the private gardens of HRH The Prince of Wales.

Green geometry • Front and back have equal status in a Surrey garden designed by Emily Erlam, where a strikingly elegant parterre approach and evergreen structure, gives way to more open, informal spaces

SPECIES HELLEBORES • More understated than their hybridised cousins, these captivating and hugely variable plants lend the garden a delicacy and grace all of their own

PLANT PROFILE

Early risers • This small front garden comes alive with bright colour and inspiration through the dark days of early spring, and proves that you can add pockets of interest with bulbs, no matter how tiny your plot

No car, no problem • From rooftop gardens in the City of London to vast country estates, we take a road trip around 25 of our favourite gardens to visit in the UK where you can easily leave the car behind

MARCUS CHILTON-JONES • The curator of new RHS Garden Bridgewater loves a challenge and a chat over a spade, and is convinced of the importance of having an emotional connection to a garden

An insider’s view • Designer Adolfo Harrison has mixed judicious planting and discreet visual cues to create a mellow fusion of indoor and outdoor space in a west London garden

Lighting a small garden

Events and shows 2020 • Whether in a small country garden or the grounds of a French château, f lower shows and festivals are great places to find gardening inspiration. Here’s our roundup of the UK and Europe’s top shows for the year ahead

All wrapped up • Beekeeper Michele Vasar shares her methods for making eco-friendly food wraps from the by-product of her beach-side hives

How to create a beeswax wrap

HISTORY IN THE MAKING

DESIGN TRENDS 2020 • More than any other year, this year the trend in garden design is unanimous. We asked ten leading designers to explain how they are responding to the need for more sustainable and thoughtful garden design, taking into account climate change, benefits to wildlife and our own well-being. It sounds complex but in fact it means a much more relaxed approach to how our gardens look, which is reflected both in what we are asking for and what designers are...