The best gardening books to gift – and read – this Christmas Whether gifting or looking for inspiration, here’s the best new titles for gardeners The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2025
Explore a narrow London rose garden with all the softness and whimsy of the English countryside Explore a charming slice of quintessential rural England in a London city garden Homes & Gardens · Aug 16, 2025
The Glasshouse Garden at Chelsea Flower Show 2025 is a masterclass in bold, meaningful color – I predict this combination will be everywhere in 2026 The rich, jewel tones within Jo Thompson's planting palette symbolise strength and resilience Homes & Gardens · May 24, 2025
Chelsea Flower Show garden designer Jo Thompson explains lack of women displaying work at event ‘You have to stick to your convictions and that requires a core of steel,’ she said The Independent UK · May 19, 2025
The biggest trends from RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025 Designers look to climate-resilient plants, natural materials and places of sanctuary. The Independent UK · May 19, 2025
The rise of the 'spa-den': saunas, outdoor showers and ice baths taking over London gardens Why not add a sauna, an ice bath or a shower to your outside space? Evening Standard · May 16, 2025
Cottage garden ideas that will work in even the smallest London plots Cottagecore gardening is the perfect way to extend the vogue for English-style maximalism to your outdoor space too — no matter its size Evening Standard · May 8, 2025
10 modern landscaping ideas to enhance your outdoor space Explore these 10 innovative modern landscaping ideas to break free from traditional norms when designing your ideal outdoor space Real Homes · Jun 23, 2024
Mulch, water well and prune with wild abandon: a Chelsea medallist reveals her ultimate tips for roses London’s roses are particularly stunning this year. George Hudson finds out why… and gets some tips from an expert Evening Standard · Jun 23, 2023
Heartfelt tributes to paid 'confident, bubbly' NHS worker after her tragic death Amber Sugden, 24, was described as 'beautiful inside and out' Wales Online · Mar 8, 2023
Family's heartbreak as 'one in a million' NHS worker, 24, dies suddenly at home Amber Sugden, who worked as a medical secretary at a hospital in Middlesbrough, was described by friends and family as "absolutely selfless" and "the life and soul of the party" Daily Mirror · Mar 8, 2023
‘Big books by blokes about battles’: why we need the Women’s prize for nonfiction Authors and publishers discuss the gender imbalance in nonfiction writing, and ask whether the newly announced award can redress it The Guardian - UK · Feb 10, 2023
‘I’m knackered’: people forced to take second jobs amid cost of living crisis We speak to four working people who are struggling to keep pace with their bills The Guardian - UK · Nov 23, 2022