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

What’s on this month

3 FOR THE GARDEN… • HORI HORIS

14-26 APRIL 2027 GARDENS OF MOROCCO • Join us for a 13-day tour that explores one of the world’s great gardening traditions. In the company of host Hannah Gardner, we’ll travel from the Atlantic coast to Morocco’s imperial cities visiting gardens that reflect the country’s rich blend of historic and contemporary influences

October plants • To keep the colour going into autumn, nurserywoman Rosy Hardy’s choices include a vibrant chrysanthemum and a sparkling Guersey lily

KITTED OUT • For getting on top of all your autumn tasks

FAMILY TREES • Five generations of plant enthusiasts have created a garden at Hergest Croft full of rare and unusual trees and shrubs, which burst into fiery colour in autumn

8 autumn gems from Hergest Croft

BOMBASTIC MR FOX • Much as he secretly admires his garden's resident fox, Nigel Slater wishes he would stop leaving ‘presents' - and maybe keep the noise down

ACERS FOR AUTUMN • The stars of the October garden, maple trees offer spectacular colour late in the year and can even be grown in pots

MATTHEW PADBURY • Gardener Matthew is keen to experiment with new ideas and travel to see plants in the wild

Moving pictures • Atelier Gardens, a creative campus at a former film studio in south Berlin, is a pioneering public space led by planting

Autumn delights • Designer Katie Guillebaud’s three combinations for autumn are perfect for pots, either outside or inside

KING OF THE CASTLE • Designer Luciano Giubbilei has used his plant knowledge to create a fresh and cohesive feel for the Walled Garden at Raby Castle

SARA LOM • The chief executive officer of The Tree Council on planting conkers, uniting tree lovers and aiming to always radiate goodwill with a smile

TOP 50 AUTUMN FLOWERS • Keep the show going with our experts' picks of the best blooms for colour all the way to winter, including some unexpected gems

STARTING OVER • Writer Francine Raymond describes her joy at being able to downsize her home without having to let go of her much-loved garden

Design • News, design awards and sourcebook

DESIGN OF THE TIMES • From grand estates to tiny front gardens and primary-school play areas, discover the new designs shortlisted for the 2027 Society of Garden and Landscape Designers Awards and get the chance to vote for your favourite

Multi-purpose garden storage • Tidy up your outdoor space with our selection of storage solutions

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

TASTE SETTERS • Sustainable gardener Stephanie Hafferty finds much to enjoy in two new books on edimentals and perennial edibles

Recommended reads this month

‘Almost anything can be grown in pots and containers’ • The Danish gardener and designer Claus Dalby on his new book on growing veg in pots

Crossword

Learning by heart • Despite the proven benefits of gardening in schools, many rely on the goodwill of staff. Jack Wallington wants to find ways to offer these advantages to every child