Fresh shoots

6 min read

Several specialist nurseries have recently closed, but there is hope that a host of

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Gardens Illustrated Magazine

8 January 2025

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Will slugs in my compost bin harm my plants?

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Homes & Antiques

Collecting records vinyl revival

The drinks are poured, the nibbles are out and the guests are gathered, but nothing gets a party started quite like playing a vintage record. From the moment the turntable starts to spin and the needl

Grow Your Own

Improving soil

Early autumn and early spring are good times to start improving the ground. If your allotment has been recently cultivated, then wait until spring, when the earth is beginning to warm up and the textu

Period Living

Salvaged treasures

Reclaiming and repurposing furniture and fittings offers an authentic way to add character to your home – it’s also a more sustainable way to renovate

Landscape

Where mountains embrace the shore

With its picturesque harbour, dramatic landscape and rich history, Barmouth leaves a lasting impression

Garden Answers

Q & a

Are French beans easy to grow? Why didn’t potted canna flower? Read on…