Finest gardens in Britain

A legacy garden run by the same family since the 1300s, at the heart of a 2,000-acre Ayrshire estate

Generations of gardeners have left their mark on – and their plants in – this unique garden, says Non Morris. Photographs by Val Corbett.

The life of the oak tree collector: 'You soon see there’s only one sensible course of action: collect the lot'

For tree-loving landowners who want to leave their mark, nothing beats planting your own quercetum. Mark Griffiths celebrates the mighty oak and its determined collectors.

The garden of the Yorkshire Manor house which inspired Jane Eyre’s Thornfield Hall, lovingly restored

At Norton Conyers, Ripon, North Yorkshire (believed to be the inspiration for Charlotte Brontë's most famous location) passion of a different kind has brought the garden back to life, finds Non Morris. Photographs by Val Corbett.

Reddish House: The 'dream house' and gardens of Cecil Beaton, restored for the 21st century just as he'd have wished

Reddish House in Wiltshire is the place where the great Cecil Beaton fell in love with gardening. Taking on this idyllic plot did not involve a slavish re-creation of his work, however — instead, it’s been a case of applying the same spirit. Non Morris assesses the results, with photographs by Val Corbett.

Lowther Castle: The spectacular and historic gardens that rise from one of Britain's most evocative ruins

The gardens at Lowther Castle, Penrith, Cumbria, rise artfully from the ruins of their spectacular setting — yet the effort it has taken them to blend in so perfectly has been immense. Non Morris reports on Jim Lowther and Dan Pearson’s continuing work to restore these historic gardens; photographs by Val Corbett.

The world's largest-ever show garden is coming to The Game Fair this year

Students from Capel Manor College, overseen by RHS Gold Medallist Julie Dowbiggin, have just 90 days to finish The Game Fair Gardens, a mammoth task sure to produce spectacular results.

Chelsea Flower Show 2019: All the medal winners

Take a look at the award-winning gardens from the 2019 RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

The Prince of Wales's garden at Highgrove: Flowers galore, a wildflower meadow and a treehouse once used by Prince William and Prince Harry

HRH The Prince of Wales's famed garden is open to the public now until October. Country Life's gardens editor Tiffany Daneff paid a visit to find out what you can expect to find.

Exbury Gardens: The wild woodland tamed by a Rothschild to become one of Britain's great gardens

Untamed woodland was brilliantly transformed into a pioneering garden at Exbury, thanks to the vision of Lionel de Rothschild. Mark Griffiths discovers how his legacy is being continued.

Britain is blossoming – here’s where to make the most of this beautiful moment in Spring

With blossom trees across the nation bursting into bloom we've polled our team of writers and contributors to offer these wonderful suggestions for the best places to enjoy this glorious seasonal show.

Flowers, greenhouses and political intrigue: The extraordinary tale of Fulham Palace Gardens

Fulham Palace Gardens have been bringing joy to garden-lovers in London for three centuries. Mark Griffiths pays tribute to the extraordinary figure who first created this idyllic space.

Ninfa: The extraordinary tale of an English country garden which thrives in the heart of Italy

Charles Quest-Ritson fell in love with the spectacularly romantic gardens of Ninfa decades ago, and is just as entranced now as he was then. But make your visit while you can, he warns, since its future is not secure.

Where to see ferns: Six of the most spectacular places in Britain

Country Life's gardens editor Tiffany Daneff picks out some of the finest ferneries in Britain.

12 spectacular photographs from the International Garden Photographer of the Year competition

These stunning highlights from the 11th annual International Garden Photographer of the Year competition will be on display at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew for a month from early February.

Rofford Manor: A derelict house and garden transformed into a harmonious haven

George Plumptre is won over by a sympathetic and highly individual design that gradually reveals its string of secrets.

Scampston Hall: The early work of a master garden designer, still shining bright after two decades

Piet Oudolf was still up and coming when he was commissioned to create a garden at Scampston Hall in North Yorkshire. Twenty years later, the work he did shows exactly why he has gone on to enjoy a fine career, as Non Morris discovers.

Powis Castle: An exemplary, inspirational and uplifting garden full fit for the 21st century

Non Morris visits Powis Castle in Welshpool, a plantsman’s paradise that reveals more and more as you traverse its many terraced layers. Photographs by Val Corbett.

12 breathtaking images to inspire you to enter the International Garden Photographer of the Year

Scotland’s first formal gardens, reinvigorated with geometric precision

The beautiful gardens at Kinross have come a long way since the days of Mary, Queen of Scots. Photographs by Val Corbett.

Stanton Fence: A traditional English garden transformed by the touch of a Chelsea gold-medallist

Non Morris is blown away by Stanton Fence near Morpeth, a romantic garden set in a steeply wooded river valley where the owners brought in renowned garden designer Arabella Lennox-Boyd to weave some magic. Photographs by Val Corbett.