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Summer at Paul Bangay’s Garth Cottage | Diary of an English garden

After decades of drawing inspiration from English gardens, renowned Australian landscape designer Paul Bangay finds a cottage garden of his own to reinvent in the Cotswolds. Summer at Garth Cottage is a season of rapid change in the garden.

Stone pathway through colourful borders in RHS CFS The Tate Britain Garden.

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Art among plants | RHS Chelsea Flower Show

The Tate Britain Garden was designed by nine-time RHS Chelsea gold medal winner Tom Stuart-Smith Studio.

Layered shrubs and small trees creating a tranquil landscape in RHS CFS The Children's Society Garden.

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A place to pause | RHS Chelsea Flower Show

The Children’s Society Garden designed by Patrick Clarke Landscapes was awarded a Gold Medal at Chelsea and was highly commended in the RHS Environmental Innovation Award.

Mixed planting against turquoise steps in RHS CFS: Flourish in the City.

Events, Gardens

A pearl in the city: Small Garden of the Year winner at Chelsea

Flourish in the City is inspired by London’s pocket-sized gardens and green spaces, the garden draws on the city’s history and urban landscape to create a layered retreat filled with resilient planting.

Events, Gardens

Across Australia by rail | RHS Chelsea Flower Show

Journey Beyond the Tracks: From Adelaide to Perth Garden was awarded a Silver-Gilt Medal at the 2026 RHS Chelsea Flower Show

Garden pavilion surrounded by planting in RHS CFS The Eden Project

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A garden for what comes next | RHS Chelsea Flower Show

The Eden Project: Bring Me Sunshine Garden, was awarded a Silver-Gilt medal and the Environmental Innovation Award at Chelsea. Inspired by Morecambe Bay and shaped alongside young adults from the local community, the space explores how gardens can nurture people and place.

1 Flowing path framed by trees, shrubs and meadow planting in Sarah Eberle’s RHS CFS garden.

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Finding beauty at the edge | RHS Chelsea Garden of the Year

This year's RHS Chelsea Garden of the Year turns its attention to a landscape most of us pass without a second thought. The Campaign to Protect Rural England Garden: 'On the Edge' was designed by Sarah Eberle.

Under Southern Skies showcases New Zealand ferns, structural planting and Dawn Conn Sculpture's in UK garden designed by Siobhan Keating.

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Under Southern Skies | A southern sanctuary at Chelsea

The Under Southern Skies garden, a sanctuary shaped by the spirit of the Aotearoa New Zealand bush, brought together Siobhan Keating’s experience of designing gardens in both England and New Zealand, with the artistic vision of sculptor Dawn Conn.

Expansive formal garden with fountains, hedges and countryside views at The Newt in Somerset

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We spent two days at The Newt in Somerset | The Great Garden Show

After two days exploring the gardens and exhibitions, and hearing from growers and makers at 'The Great Garden Show' at The Newt in Somerset, Holly, our UK-based content coordinator, shares her highlights from the event.

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Caisson Gardens | Where canal lines shape a landscape

Located in Bath, United Kingdom, Caisson Gardens has been lovingly restored and nurtured by Phil and Amanda Honey, whose vision has created a sustainable landscape rich in beauty and thriving wildlife.

Modern garden with square planters and sunlight filtering in

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Exploring the psychology of colour | Peace of Mind garden at Chelsea

The 'MS Amlin Peace of Mind Garden' delves into the psychology of colour and how it shapes our perception of the world around us.

Poolside view with ocean horizon and vibrant flowers

Gardens

A resilient coastal garden on a West Sussex pebble beach

Located on the edge of a UK pebble beach, this coastal garden transforms a newly built home into a place of calm and connection with its natural surroundings.

Curved stone garden path surrounded by wildflowers and shrubs – naturalistic design by MUSA Landscapes

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Capturing the spirit of the Scottish west coast | A seawilding garden at Chelsea

Seawilding, inspired by the dramatic landscape of Loch Craignish on Scotland’s west coast, was awarded Best All About Plants and received a Gold Medal at the 2025 RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

The Gates Foundation's Garden of The Future at RHS Chelsea

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The Garden of the Future | Growing hope in a changing climate

Showcased at the 2025 RHS Chelsea Flower Show — The Garden of the Future brings climate resilience to the forefront through an edible, educational planting scheme.

Stone path leading to a rustic Japanese tea pavilion surrounded by greenery

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Cha No Niwa | Kazuyuki Ishihara’s Japanese tea garden at Chelsea

Kazuyuki Ishihara's Cha No Niwa — a Japanese tea garden — was awarded RHS Chelsea Garden of the Year, People’s Choice Best Show Garden and a Gold Medal at the 2025 RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

The Glasshouse Garden at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025 - Designed by Jo Thompson

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From prison to possibility through horticulture | Jo Thompson’s Glasshouse Garden at Chelsea

'The Glasshouse Garden' — a healing garden that empowers women in prison and celebrates second chances through horticulture.

Down's syndrome Scotland Garden - Burton Hall Garden Design - Julie Skelton

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Designed to challenge perceptions & celebrate difference | The Down’s Syndrome Scotland Garden at Chelsea

Awarded Peoples Choice Best Small Show Garden and a Silver Gilt medal winner — the Down’s Syndrome Scotland Garden offered an immersive, semi-wooded space aimed to celebrate the individuality and strength of people with Down’s syndrome.

The RHS and BBC Radio 2 Dog Garden at RHS Chelsea Flower Show this morning.

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A garden for dogs & those who love them | Monty Don’s Dog Garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show

Much-loved broadcaster and esteemed gardener Monty Don stepped into the Show Garden spotlight, bringing his own design to 2025's RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival - Tone & Manner

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A garden for pollinators & first-time gardeners | Medal-winning garden: ‘Turfed Out’

A clear departure from the usual lawn-heavy layout of a garden, this design champions both biodiversity and resilience. With a focus on supporting pollinators and drought tolerance.

Gardens, Travel

Exploring secret gardens: The story behind the UK’s G&T Garden Tours

Jason Goodwin and Simon Tiffin turned their passion for horticulture into G&T Garden Tours, offering exclusive access to some of Dorset and Somerset’s most remarkable private gardens. [Discount inside!]

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Blurring boundaries | Japanese-inspired woodland garden

A Buckinghamshire garden where nature knows no boundaries: A lush haven where the garden seamlessly merges with its surrounding woodland, creating an enchanting, plant-filled escape.

Gardens

The London parking space that was converted to a contemporary courtyard garden

With each season comes subtle changes for this endearing London garden. This former parking space has been completely transformed by London-based landscape designer Alexandra Noble, with the final product being a one-of-a-kind small scale garden that has been tailored to the homeowner’s individual style.

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Perpetual blooms | A small London courtyard’s endless charm

This contemporary backyard, tucked away in the London borough of Chelsea, is home to plants that flower year-round, adding shades of blue, white and green to the otherwise sleek mono-chromatic scheme of the outdoor area.

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United Kingdom

Summer at Paul Bangay’s Garth Cottage | Diary of an English garden

Art among plants | RHS Chelsea Flower Show

A place to pause | RHS Chelsea Flower Show

A pearl in the city: Small Garden of the Year winner at Chelsea

Across Australia by rail | RHS Chelsea Flower Show

A garden for what comes next | RHS Chelsea Flower Show

Finding beauty at the edge | RHS Chelsea Garden of the Year

Under Southern Skies | A southern sanctuary at Chelsea

We spent two days at The Newt in Somerset | The Great Garden Show

Caisson Gardens | Where canal lines shape a landscape

Exploring the psychology of colour | Peace of Mind garden at Chelsea

A resilient coastal garden on a West Sussex pebble beach

Capturing the spirit of the Scottish west coast | A seawilding garden at Chelsea

The Garden of the Future | Growing hope in a changing climate

Cha No Niwa | Kazuyuki Ishihara’s Japanese tea garden at Chelsea

From prison to possibility through horticulture | Jo Thompson’s Glasshouse Garden at Chelsea

Designed to challenge perceptions & celebrate difference | The Down’s Syndrome Scotland Garden at Chelsea

A garden for dogs & those who love them | Monty Don’s Dog Garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show

A garden for pollinators & first-time gardeners | Medal-winning garden: ‘Turfed Out’

Exploring secret gardens: The story behind the UK’s G&T Garden Tours

Blurring boundaries | Japanese-inspired woodland garden

The London parking space that was converted to a contemporary courtyard garden

Perpetual blooms | A small London courtyard’s endless charm

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