Harness the meditative power of plants in this brand-new title from the makers of Period Living magazine. Find solace in sowing seeds, and discover the mindful benefits of tending to a garden, whether that's a few pots on your windowsill, a rock garden, or a sprawling acrage. Learn to make your outside space a haven for wildlife, grow your own crops, or create your own cutting patch to extend the beauty of your garden into your home.
Welcome
The mindful act of gardening • Immersing yourself in a garden of your own creation is the perfect way to shut out the noise and foster a more peaceful mindset
A mindful garden CHECKLIST • Remembering a few key tenets of mindfulness will enhance your gardening experience
Philosophical GARDENS • Mindfulness and nature meet in the form of gardens dedicated to a slower, more thoughtful way of life
GARDENING FOR THE FUTURE • A plot that embraces sustainability and upcycled materials becomes a balanced haven where people, plants and pollinators co-exist in harmony, and helps the fight against climate change
PAINTERLY PARADISE • Over four decades, Josephine Hoy has woven a glorious living tapestry of naturalistic borders, trees and topiary throughout her garden, where wildlife is as welcome as flowers
The bluffer’s guide to soil
GROWING FROM SEEDS • With the right care and conditions, you can grow all manner of plants from seed… and it’s easy on your wallet, too
Growing FROM BULBS • Planting bulbs is an easy way to bring beautiful bursts of colour to your garden from spring to autumn
How to make a garden bouquet • Bring the beauty of nature into your home with your own wild hand-tie
POTTING ON • Planning and planting garden containers is a fun and carefree method of growing plants that takes little time, energy or space, and is a versatile way of injecting year-round colour
The bluffer’s guide to propagating • If you don’t know what propagating is you’re in for a real treat! It’s a genius way of getting so much more out of your plant purchases at no extra cost
CREATE A bee-friendly garden • Create a buzz and protect our pollinators in your plot this summer with nectar-rich plants
PLANT UP A SUMMER CONTAINER FOR BEES • Get buzzy and plant a container the pollinators will make a bee-line for!
Our guide to stunning containers all year round! • Keep your outdoor space looking stunning with our brand-new guide to creating colourful containers! From bright blooms in spring to autumn’s fiery foliage, we’ll show you how to help your pots thrive, whatever the weather.
25 PLANTS FOR BUTTERFLIES AND BEES • These beautiful plants will attract bees, butterflies, moths and birds to your garden and provide them with vital food sources
Plant a WILDFLOWER MEADOW • You don’t need rolling fields to enjoy the romance of a wild liferich meadow. All you need is a small sunny spot in the garden
6 of the best MINI-MEADOW ESSENTIALS
Tackling WEEDS • We show you how to get rid of these invaders, and stop them spreading and taking over your flower beds
‘We’ve gained ANOTHER ROOM’ • Flat dwellers Karen Howden and Tom Gandey doubled their living space with this low-maintenance garden
GET WATER WISE! • It’s possible to reduce your water usage while ensuring that your garden looks as good as ever. Here are some easy tips to get you started
BIRD FRIENDLY GARDENS • Keeping an eye out for feathered friends in your garden can be fun and rewarding – and being mindful of giving them a helping hand over winter could be invaluable for protecting our declining species
Feed the BIRDS • Keep your feathered friends well fed over winter without breaking the bank, with our top tips for homemade feed and berry...