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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Gardens Illustrated Magazine

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

WHAT TO DO IN… NOVEMBER

3 FOR THE GARDEN…

KITTED OUT • For overwintering your garden

November plants • As the year draws to a close, head gardener Åsa Gregers-Warg mixes blazing autumn colour with exotic, tooth-edged foliage and a delicately coloured but hardy fuchsia

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

OUT OF SIGHT • Just because you can’t see – or don’t notice – much of the wildlife in your garden doesn’t mean it’s unimportant, says ecologist Ken Thompson. Invertebrates make up the bulk of garden wildlife and are essential for a healthy ecosystem

Autumn glow • Merging formal structure with relaxed planting, designer Cristina Mazzucchelli’s Piedmont garden reaches its mellow peak at this time of year

ANNETTE FOERGER • As garden supervisor at the Horniman Museum and Gardens, Annette’s role includes helping to create displays linked to exhibitions

Set in stone • Designer Peter Berg works his magic in an alpine-inspired modern refuge

Creating a garden stream

Sweet success • Sweet peas are the epitome of scented summer blooms, and now is the perfect time to sow seeds, so flower farmer Georgie Newbery offers growing tips and recommends her favourites

Space for nature • Dutch designer Arjan Boekel has created a lush urban oasis for a new-build family home in Amsterdam, filtering out the surrounding city with a carefully curated palette of plants

PETER CHAN • The bonsai expert and nurseryman on his journey from writing speeches for Margaret Thatcher to demystifying the ancient art of sculpting live plants

Classic charm • A mix of formal features and natural areas create an atmosphere of quiet charm in this traditional Cumbrian garden

TREES FOR THE FUTURE • A tree is a wonderful addition to any size or style of garden, but as our climate changes, we may need to think more carefully about which types we choose conditions match what we expect our climate to be in 50 years’ time. Acer cappadocicum (the Cappadocicum maple) and its golden-leaved cultivar ‘Aureum’, Quercus palustris (pin oak) and Corylus colurna (Turkish hazel), are all examples of larger shade trees that are tolerant or moderately tolerant of drought.

How to choose the right tree

PILGRIM'S PROCESS • For this garden, created during lockdown, designer Tim Pilgrim was able to play to his strengths and focus primarily on plants

Design • News, garden design insight and sourcebook

CITY CALM • Designer Harry Holding has created a tranquil garden off a busy road in southwest London, drawing inspiration from the surrounding cemetery

Railings and balustrades • Smarten up your garden’s boundaries with the perfect railings and balustrades

DOWNTOOLS • Book reviews, the crossword and Alice Vincent

Other books • The rest of this month’s new releases, from examining the cultural significance of seeds to how to green your house.

Crossword

PUTTING DOWN ROOTS • After a decade of gardening and some initial reluctance, Alice Vincent has finally got around to planting a tree