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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DIARY: DECEMBER

Japan’s Hidden Garden Gems • Travel with Japanese-garden expert Hannah Gardner on this far-reaching, two-week tour and discover some of Japan’s most compelling gardens

Gifts for gardeners • From stocking fillers to investment pieces, we’ve got Christmas gift inspiration for the plant lover in your life

December plants • Evergreen foliage, fragrant flowers and berries bring freshness to the winter garden, but there is also beauty to be found in the senesced forms of shrubs and grasses

Places to visit • Tom’ recommendations for places to see seasonal plants at their best

THE CONSTANT GARDENER • For head gardener Benjamin Pope, midwinter is a time to enjoy the stillness of the garden, but it’s also a chance to plant shrubs and trees and undo last season’s mistakes

GARDEN JOBS for December

HELEN WATTS • From maintaining ornamentals to developing more natural areas, Helen’s role as an RHS Garden Bridgewater horticulturist envelops a range of skills

Designed to unite • Designer Anoushka Feiler has taken her cue from traditional Georgian gardens to link this former rectory to its past

Midwinter magic • Give your home some festive flair this Christmas with three natural decoration ideas from the team behind Verde Flower Co

SMALL CONIFERS • For many, the word conifer conjures an image of imposing hedges, but there are also some slow-growing species that can add useful structure

How to grow small conifers

ÅSA GREGERS-WARG • The creative force behind the Beth Chatto Gardens on the practicalities of gardening, her respect and affection for Beth and the responsibility of gardening in her spirit

Catching the light • Nature turns on the Christmas lights in this Berkshire garden, as low winter sun illuminates ornamental grasses and coloured stems

My green escape • We all have that special place we go to recharge our batteries and reconnect with nature, and those lucky enough to work in gardening are no different. Here, seven share their very different favourite spaces

Outside flavourings • Chef and food writer Gill Meller believes enjoying food outside can help us connect with nature, whatever the time of year. Here he suggests seasonal recipes that can be cooked over an open fire

At the cutting edge • A flexible approach and artistic flair helped to create an Australian garden that echoes the character of the surrounding coastal scrub

Design • News, design insight and sourcebook

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TAKING THE LONG VIEW • Designer Jo Thompson’s clever curves helped to overcome the skinny shape of this suburban family garden

Log stores • Keep firewood dry and organised this winter with one of these stylish log stores

Best gardening books of the year • A look back at some of our favourite books from 2022, plus your chance to win them all

Christmas crossword • Test your horticultural word skill in our bumper Christmas crossword

ROSE-TINTED WISH LIST • The depths of midwinter offer little opportunity to enjoy outdoors, so it’s far better then, says Alice Vincent, to curl up with a good catalogue and plan your summer garden

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