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Owners Story: The Painting Studio
Read morePeep inside Sal’s studio and marvel at the other-worldly figures she paints.
Owners Story: The Collector’s Cabin
Read moreThis garden building has a secret! Take a look inside this collector’s cabin.
In the Studio: Map Making
Read moreOwen and his family recently bought a 12 ft x 8 ft Studio Apex garden studio from our showsite…
Shepperton, Greater London: Staycation Inspiration
Read moreBe inspired to explore our garden building showsite and the surrounding neighbourhood with our mini guide to Shepperton.
Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire: Staycation Inspiration
Read moreOur showsite in Henley-on-Thames is small but perfectly formed and sits in the grounds of Toad Hall – the…
Leek, Staffordshire: Staycation Inspiration
Read moreKnown fondly as the Queen of the Moorlands, Leek is nestled at the south west corner of the lush…
Chippenham, Wiltshire: Staycation Inspiration
Read moreOur Wiltshire showsite is situated just outside of the village of Lacock and within the Whitehall Garden Centre. …
Buckingham, Buckinghamshire: Staycation Inspiration
Read moreBuckingham Garden Centre is where the newest of our garden building showsites is located. We’ve researched places to stay,…
MOON SPECIAL: Your Guide to Moon Gardens
Read moreSee your garden in a different light and discover how to create a moon garden.
Rudding Park Recipe: A Taste of Summer
Read moreA mouth-watering recipe for a summer salad to eat al fresco.
Botanical Wisdom: British Blooms Mini Guide
Read moreBe inspired to turn your garden into a haven for cut flowers.
Notes from the Kitchen Garden: Fork to Fork
Read moreDiscover the delicious produce growing at Rudding Park with kitchen gardener Adrian Reeve.
Flower Food: Rose Recipes
Read moreCheck out these tasty rose recipes. Would a rose by any other name taste as sweet?
Down on the Flower Farm
Read moreBritish flowers are fashionable and kind to the environment. We take a tour of a flower farm in Staffordshire….
10 Gardening Tips to Attract Wildlife to Your Garden
Read moreWe all need to give mother nature a helping hand and one positive step in the right direction is…
The Glasshouse
Read moreIt would be foolish to under-estimate the greenhouse and think it’s only good for growing. With the addition of...
10 ideas to add oomph to your garden
Read morePlastic pots are no-no and terracotta planters are boring. So, we’ve let our imaginations run wild to come up…
CHELSEA SPECIAL: The Woolf Shed
Read moreTo mark the 90th anniversary since the first publication of Woolf’s, “A Room of One’s Own”, we have created…
CHELSEA SPECIAL: Meet the Makers
Read moreIf you’re lucky to have tickets for RHS Chelsea Flower Show go down to the woods in the plateau…
Insider Guide: Chelsea Flower Show 2019
Read moreWhether you’re a first timer or a seasoned veteran we hope you’ll find these handy tips helpful for getting…
Artisan Profile: Meet Charlie Whinney
Read moreChelsea Flower Show is less than a week away – just about time to introduce our final artist who…
Retrospective: A day in the life of a RHS judge
Read moreBack in 2016, we had the pleasure of following Andrew Peck as he conducted his duties as Tradestands Chairman of…
Artisan Profile: Meet Lola Lely
Read moreArtist Lola Lely shares her influences as she prepares for her very first visit to RHS Chelsea Flower Show…
Best Bluebell Walks
Read moreNow is the time to walk through the dappled light of a woodland overflowing with a sea of the…
Outdoor Inspiration: Splashing Out
Read moreMark and Mandy are thrilled with their new hot tub. They’ve soaked away niggles, gazed at the stars and…
Artisan Profile: Meet Laura Jane Wylder
Read moreMeet Laura Jane Wylder the sculptress whose work is inspired by a passion for dance.
Notes from the garden: Gardening as Therapy
Read moreDiscover the many health and social benefits of gardening.
Shed Inspiration: Cabin of Curiosities
Read moreThis shed interior is inspired by Renaissance Cabinets of Curiosity.
Notes from the garden: The Rise of the Shoffice
Read moreYou’ve heard of “she-sheds” and “man caves” but are you familiar with “shoffices”?
Artisan Profile: Meet Corrie Bain
Read moreWe hear from the ceramic artist coming soon to Chelsea Flower Show.
Shed Inspiration: The Gin Palace
Read moreTurn your garden building into a Gin Palace. Find shed loads of inspiration on how to transform your garden…
Artisan Profile: Meet Natasha Hulse
Read moreThis week we catch up with textile artist Natasha Hulse, who’ll be exhibiting in the Artisan Area at Chelsea…
Outdoor Writing Retreats
Read moreEver wondered where your favourite book was written? An astonishing number of writers have penned masterpieces in outdoor writing…
Exploring the archives at Kew Garden
Read moreExplore Kew Gardens’ rich history and iconic architecture and the exclusive range of Malvern Garden Buildings they inspired.
Sneak Preview: Chelsea Flower Show
Read moreWe reveal the artists who will be showcasing their work at the Artisan Area of Chelsea Flower Show 2019.
Shed Inspiration: Monochrome Studio
Read moreWe speak to Arley Pent Studio owner, Lisa McLaughlin about how to style your garden perfectly with a monochrome…
