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Britain’s horticultural calendar has a new highlight as Roses UK officially introduces the Rose of the Year® 2027: Art Deco® (KORtagtra). This striking new variety is set to become a firm favourite in borders and patio containers across the country, combining classic charm with modern resilience.
A Changing Canvas of Colour
Art Deco® is a Floribunda rose that offers a dynamic visual display in the garden. It produces plentiful clusters of semi-double, lightly scented flowers that are notably pollinator-friendly.
What makes this variety particularly captivating is its reactivity to British weather: "Depending on sunlight intensity, the edges of the white petals blush in deepening shades of p...Read More
This autumn marks a golden milestone as the Harrogate Autumn Flower Show celebrates its 50th anniversary.
The North of England Horticultural Society (NEHS), launched its first Great Autumn Flower Show in 1976. This was a pioneering concept at the time, as the show combined specialist floral societies with fruit and vegetable competitions, creating a broader celebration of horticulture that remains its defining characteristic today.
Originally staged in Harrogate’s Valley Gardens, the show soon grew in scale and reputation. In 1983 it moved to the Exhibition Halls, expanding its range of nurseries, exhibitors and competitive classes.
Further growth led to another relocation in 1995 to the Great Yorkshir...Read More
There are two main reasons to divide early summer-flowering iris, like Iris germanica: either you want to make more plants and spread them around the garden or you notice that, as they spread, the middle of the clump dies off as it becomes congested. Dividing the clump gives the plants more room to grow and the old, unproductive centre can be discarded.
Professor Alice Roberts and designer David Stevens are the proud winners of Best Show Garden and a Platinum award at BBC Gardeners’ World Live 2026 for their immersive Garden of Evolution. This educational show garden is inspired by 500 million years of life on Earth, and academics from the University of Birmingham have played an active part in its development. Visitors to the garden can journey through dramatic prehistoric landscapes, ancient forests and evolving ecosystems, discovering how plants and animals have adapted and survived through the ages. BBC Gardeners’ World Live takes place at the NEC Birmingham from 18-21 June.
The Garden of Evolution was construc...Read More
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Designed for small to medium lawns up to 200 square meters, it offers a 33cm cutting width and 5-level central height adjustment (25mm to 65mm). The mower includes a 30L grass box with a fill level indicator and features impact-resistant plastic housing, large wheels for lawn protection, and a foldable handle for compact storage and easy t ...Read More
The Villa d'Este Gardens, located in Tivoli, Italy, are renowned for their exceptional Renaissance design, grandeur, and elaborate water features. These gardens are part of the Villa d'Este, a historic villa built during the Italian Renaissance.
Roast garden beetroot paired with creamy goat cheese creates a vibrant summer salad.
Ingredients:
Method:
Arrange beetroot on a plate, crumble goat cheese on top, drizzle with olive oil and balsamic. Season and serve.
Cooking time: 40 minutes
Storage: Fridge 2 days; best fresh.
Water deeply in the evening or early morning to ensure moisture reaches roots rather than evaporating in the sun.
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Pick sweet peas regularly to encourage them to keep producing more flowers and prevent seed pods from forming.
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Harvest garlic, shallots, and onions once their leaves turn yellow and begin to flop over naturally.
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Pronounced: Eh-rin-jee-um
Also known as: Sea holly
An upright herbaceous perennial with spiky silvery leaves. The flowers are rich blue and thimble-shaped, surrounded by a rosette of lighter blue bracts. Good for bees and other insects, and also for both fresh flower arranging and drying.
Where does it like to grow?
Any well-drained soil in a sunny position for the best colour
How do I care for it?
If not already cut for arranging, the flower stems will die down. Clear away all dead material in winter or late spring.
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