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.
Welcome
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Devon on the Wildside • With pioneering plantsperson Keith Wiley as our host, we’ll explore some of Devon’s most innovative private gardens
DIG IN • What’s happening, what’s in flower and what to buy this month
3 FOR THE GARDEN… WELLIES
DIARY
KITTED OUT • For colder weather
November plants • Jimi’s autumn borders reveal a love of kooky foliage, with frothy needles, spiny leaves and feathery stems providing structure among the burnished hues of long-flowering perennials
Places to visit • Recommended places to see seasonal plants at their best
DOWN TO BUSINESS • After October’s lull, Aaron rolls up his sleeves and gets to work clearing beds to sow broad beans, making plans for next season and finding all sorts of uses for kale
Jobs for November
ANDREW HARRISON • As senior gardener at Cark Manor in Cumbria, Andrew has a passion for conservation, wild gardening and ferns
A LIVING HERITAGE • A sensitive contemporary design from Alistair Baldwin has drawn out the unique history of a medieval burgage plot, once a hive of industry, nestled on the slope of Richmond Castle in North Yorkshire
IN BRIEF
HOUSEHOLD COMPANIONS • In a twist on indoor container displays, Alison Jenkins combines houseplants to create unusual arrangements with multiple elements
Circular motion • Shunning hard, straight lines in favour of movement and fluidity, a Hertfordshire garden, designed by Bowles & Wyer, flows down a hillside in ever-decreasing circles to its intimate conclusion
Blending hard and soft landscaping elements
HIPPEASTRUM • These winter-flowering bulbs bring a bold, bright burst of exotic-looking colour just when it’s most welcome
PLANT PROFILE
RICHARD LINDSAY • The internationally renowned peat expert on his accidental career in conservation, the 1970s’ punk scene and the need for a long-term mindset in the pursuit of environmental sustainability
VINTAGE GOLD • On their Somerset farm, Sam and Beccy Leach are rejuvenating the tradition of artisan cider making
WEST COUNTRY CROP
PRIZED POSSESSIONS • Our gardening lives extend beyond mere physical activity and creative output to encompass precious memories and cherished relationships. We asked five experts with backgrounds in design, botany and garden writing to name a favourite botanical object. From a poem created from beech leaves to an old wooden plant press, their choices reveal how much our horticultural experiences enrich our lives
BALANCING ACT • Taking inspiration from the landscape and incorporating ideas of biodiversity and sustainability, designer James Basson has applied a light touch to a naturalistic garden in southeast France, fit for a harsh Mediterranean climate
24 KEY PLANTS
24 KEY PLANTS CONTINUED
WINTER WONDERLANDS • As the year nudges gently into winter, this extract from photographer Andrew Montgomery’s new book celebrates the austere beauty of the garden during the darkest months
Design News and sourcebook
News
Firepits and fire baskets • Stay cosy...