Hardy salvias

8 min read

These popular, high-impact summer flowers come in a wide range of forms and colour

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Gardens Illustrated Magazine

23 May 2025

Amateur Gardening

You can think, plan and plant big even in smaller spaces

Make the most of a small garden with careful planting and good design. Sue Bradley explains how

Grow Your Own

Plot to plate

A cheesy baked delight that has vibrant greens front and centre. These galettes are so simple to make – featuring a wholemeal flour base baked until golden, leafy spinach, spring onions and bright man

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Whimsical jewel is a village for pleasure

With its colourful façades, lush gardens and striking views, Portmeirion belongs on the Italian Riviera, but this work of art was built in Wales

The English Garden

Show & tell

Anticipation starts to build every autumn, when the Royal Horticultural Society announces the gardens for its Chelsea Flower Show, which runs from 20 to 24 May. Between then and the show’s gates openi

Country Homes & Interiors

A sparkling adventure

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Countryside

25 great places to stay in ‘25

With breathtaking views, natural history and rural charm, there’s no better place to enjoy a relaxing break than the great British countryside. From cosy cottages to luxurious country estates, glamping tents to more unique holiday lets – Kate Chapman rounds up 25 of the best places to stay in 2025…