Information, inspiration, tips and trivia to help you make the most of your gardening year in 2026
 
Packed with new features and advice, the 2026 edition of this guide is a perfect gift for any gardener. Month by month, there’s timely gardening advice and information from the National Trust, together with inspiring writing and beautiful illustrations.
 
Every month includes:
Weather charts – sunrise and sunset, average temperatures
A task to start; a task to finish
Pruning made simple
A recycling project
If you only do one thing…
Crop of the month
Something to savour
House plant of the month
Wildlflower focus
Trivia – Facts too good to keep to yourself
Quotations – Wit and wisdom from famous gardeners, past and present
 
There’s information on enjoying other gardens too – with dates for garden events around the country in 2026, including from the National Trust and RHS.