Clare Foster
After several years working in publishing, Clare Foster felt like a change of direction and took on the role of sub-editor at Gardens Illustrated. She stayed here for nine years, rising through the ranks to the role of editor. Clare joined House & Garden as garden editor in 2005: ‘I have the best job in the world: I visit gorgeous gardens, meet lovely people and then write about them.’ Her first book, 'The Flower Garden: how to grow flowers from seed', was published in 2019 by Laurence King. Read more by Clare at her website budtoseed.co.uk or follow her on Instagram at @clarefostergardens.
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These 25 garden designers are reimagining the UK’s magnificent landscape
Explore our garden editor Clare Foster’s annual round-up of 25 accomplished garden and landscape designers. Plus five new names to watch
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A varied and textured garden in Tuscany that sits in harmony with its spectacular setting
Tommaso del Buono has maximised the spectacular setting of this idyllic Tuscan garden with diverse, drought-tolerant planting and inviting areas for outdoor living.
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The exceptional Ukrainian gardens that offer hope of new life
Clare Foster talks to Ukrainian photographer Sergii Polezhaka, who has been documenting gardens around war-torn Kyiv and throughout Ukraine to provide a unique view of life amid the ongoing Ukrainian war. Join the pair in conversation at The Garden Museum.
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Everything you need to know about growing joyful summer peonies
How to make the most of the peony season, from how to grow and maintain them to where to see them in full bloom
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A fortified farmstead near Bruges whose free-flowing garden is shaped by art
A landscape designer and the head gardener of Bonem Hoeve in Damme have artfully blended works of art and living sculptures in this watery setting to create an unforgettable garden that is made for exploring
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Our garden editor Clare Foster on why auriculas are the perfect spring flower
Clare Foster recounts how she developed a passion for auriculas
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What to plant in April (and other garden tasks for the month)
Our garden editor Clare Foster shares what to plant in April in the UK, from vibrant flowers to homegrown vegetables - and all of the essential garden jobs for this month
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How to plant beautiful window boxes for every season
Follow our guide to making the most of your window boxes and your house will soon be the envy of the whole street
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The beautiful British gardens to visit before you die
Clare Foster picks the most beautiful gardens in the UK every garden lover should see at least once, from Sissinghurst to Highgrove
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Why you should embrace the ‘messy’ garden
Biodiversity and creative planting go hand in hand in a messy border, so it’s time to abandon the neat-and-tidy aesthetic
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An ever-evolving garden by Arne Maynard that bursts to life in spring
The garden of an Oxfordshire manor house has been reinvigorated over many years by the designer Arne Maynard, with bold, distinctive new elements set against the existing framework
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What to do in the garden in March
Spring is in the air. Our garden editor Clare Foster on what to do in your garden in March - the essential garden jobs for this month
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A remote Welsh garden full of inspiration for early spring planting
From snowdrops to cyclamen, colour comes early to Gelli Uchaf garden in North Carmarthenshire, thanks to careful planning by its owners to ensure winter and early spring have plenty to offer in terms of both beauty and biodiversity
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51 small garden ideas from the House & Garden archive
Whatever your budget or style, maximise your outdoor space with these enlightening small garden ideas
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How to grow hellebores, the hardy and colourful cold-weather flower
For an easy flower to grow that brings colour and life to your garden in the colder months, look no further than the humble hellebore
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Why King Charles may be Britain’s most green-fingered monarch yet
On the release of Finding Harmony: A King’s Vision, Clare Foster explores how King Charles’s environmental philosophy is reflected in the gardens of Highgrove, Birkhall and Clarence House
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Our favourite snowdrop gardens to visit in the UK
At this time of year, gardens all around the country open specially so that visitors can enjoy their spectacular displays of snowdrops, joyfully signalling that spring is on its way
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What to plant in February (and other garden tasks for the month)
Our garden editor Clare Foster on what to do in your garden in February - the essential garden jobs for this month
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The historic walled gardens of Raby Castle in County Durham, revived by Luciano Giubbilei
During an eight-year transformation, Luciano Giubbilei has revived the spirit of the 18th-century Walled Gardens at Raby Castle, weaving in contemporary ideas to ensure their vitality for generations to come
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The plants everyone will be wanting in their gardens in 2026
From drought and flood resistant plants to low maintenance shrubs, Clare Foster picks out her winners.