Gardens
Britain's best walled gardens to visit
Countryfile Diaries and Escape to the Country presenter Jules Hudson has a passion for walled gardens – here he selects five of the most fascinating walled gardens from around the country.
Big Garden Birdwatch 2025: when it is, how to take part and birds to spot
This year's Big Garden Birdwatch runs from 24th to 26th January 2025 – find out how to take part, how to submit your results and which birds to spot in your garden.
Best gardens to visit in the UK
From coastal terraced marvels to classic English country gardens, here are BBC Countryfile Magazine's pick of the most inspiring famous gardens in the UK to visit this year
Britain's most spectacular autumn arboretums
Britain's trees are at their most beautiful in the autumn months, making September, October and November a great time of year to visit arboretums such as Westonbirt, Batsford and the National Memorial Arboretum. Find out more about these spectacular tree collections and more with BBC Countryfile Magazine's guide to the UK's best arboretums
Walk: Rivington Terraced Gardens, Lancashire
Unearth crumbling archways and overgrown terraces within a hidden English wood in Lancashire
Guide to garden cities: 100 years of Welwyn Garden City
This month marks 100 years since the founder of the garden city movement Ebenezer Howard established Welwyn Garden City just north of London. To celebrate to centenary, we look back at the history of garden cities in Britain.
Podcast: Wander the Lost Gardens of Heligan in Cornwall with Tim Smit
Explore the Lost Gardens of Heligan in Cornwall with its finder and restorer Tim Smit.
Weeds are good for bees, say wildlife experts
Wildlife and gardening experts are asking the public to let their gardens grow wilder to help bolster Britain’s bee populations.
Day out: Pensthorpe Gardens, Norfolk
Set amid the flatlands of the North Norfolk countryside is Pensthorpe Natural Park, home to one of Britain’s most radiant June gardens.
Walk: Parcevall Hall Gardens, North Yorkshire
The bountiful terraces, countryside views and mossy woodlands of Parcevall’s hillside gardens rejoice in the summer months with vibrant colours, floral fragrances and stirring birdsong.
Day out: Rowallane Garden, County Down
Escape the crowds this summer and seek solace in one of Northern Ireland’s most magical country gardens.
Garden guide: How to grow your own cut flowers
Would you like gorgeous fresh cut flowers all summer? All you need is a handful of seed, a spare patch of soil, and five minutes a day. Our guide on how to grow your own cut flowers and fill your home with fresh blooms.
Nature Perfected: Lancelot 'Capability' Brown
Born 300 years ago this summer, Lancelot 'Capability' Brown was England's greatest gardener, and his visionary landscapes changed the face of the British countryside. Matthew Biggs roams eight of his finest masterpieces.
Guide to the best country houses in the Cotswolds
Built from honey-coloured stone amid tranquil green valleys, the historic houses of these pretty rolling hills make enchanting places to visit. Our expert guide on the best country houses to visit in the Cotwolds and history of the area
10 best wild gardens close to London
Gorgeous wild gardens for lovers of plants close to London for a great day trip.
Bressingham Steam and Gardens, Diss, Norfolk
Experience working steam trains and a rail royalty among beautiful gardens
Anglesey Abbey, Cambridgeshire
Take a pilgrimage through colourful gardens and tree-lined walkways on the outskirts of Cambridge
Scott's Grotto, Hertfordshire
Discover a subterranean lost world in the Lee Valley, home of a 18-century poet John Scott