A beautifully curated selection showcasing 52 of the most inspiring and innovative gardens in the UK and around the world, with a foreword by Piet Oudolf.
Every copy includes a beautiful, limited-edition slipcase that is only available when you buy direct from Gardens Illustrated.
"A book from the editors of Gardens Illustrated that, as Dutch garden designer Piet Oudolf says in the introduction, offers 'a fresh aesthetic' for the environmental shifts affecting our changing climate while celebrating the decades of the magazine's publication."
VOGUE
For more than 30 years, Gardens Illustrated has been your guide to the most exquisite gardens on Earth. We have journeyed through hidden sanctuaries and public marvels, always in search of the exceptional.
Now, for the first time, we have distilled that journey into a single, breathtaking volume.
The New Beautiful is a curated collection of 52 of the world's most forward-thinking gardens, each one a testament to the power of design and the enduring beauty of nature. Selected by our editor, this collection represents the very benchmark of contemporary garden practice today.
Journey with us through a world of horticultural innovation.
"These gardens don’t just appear to sit easy in their surroundings, but are actually tailored to their sites, meaning they are resilient and more likely to successfully adapt to and survive the uncertainties of a changing climate."
Wander through small city courtyards where every inch is a lush escape, bringing biodiversity and tranquillity deep into the urban environment.
New public parks and romantic country gardens created by the next generation of innovators, offering powerful new connections to the natural world.
Explore historic estates and traditional flower gardens, revitalised for today with a fresh, ecological approach that respects the past while embracing the future.
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Hillside Garden – Andrew Montgomery
Calming Courtyard – Jason Ingram
Aldourie Castle – Claire Takacs
The Hermitage – Jason Ingram
Ilias Estate – Richard Bloom
Every issue of Gardens Illustrated is filled with the world's most beautiful gardens and insights from top designers and plantspeople.
