“A gardening book you shouldn’t be without” – The Independent
From the world’s leading authority on gardening, the Royal Horticultural Society bring you the essential companion to 2026. Beautifully illustrated throughout in full-color, including artworks by Annie Soudain, photographs and advice from RHS experts including Chief Horticulturist Guy Barter.
From the renowned Royal Horticultural Society, this glorious almanac provides all-new content for 2026. It is packed full of advice on what to grow, wildlife to watch out for, and how to get the most of your garden in a sustainable way. With plenty of ideas and projects, it is illustrated throughout with photographs, botanical illustrations, and beautiful artworks from much-loved artist Annie Soudain.
Each month you will
Tables of information about sunrise, sunset, moonrise and rainfall;A complete task list for each month;Sustainability tips;Weekend projects;Pests, diseases and weeds to look out for; Simple recipes using foraged produce;Ideas for enjoying nature and appreciating the changing seasons;Profiles on medicinal plants;And plenty more!
A rich and charming guide to the seasons, this book provides tools, advice, inspiration, and things to do for every month of the year. The perfect gift for gardeners and an invaluable way to help plan the year ahead for a flourishing garden in 2026.
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), founded in 1804 as the Horticultural Society of London, gained its present name in a Royal Charter granted in 1861. The Royal Horticultural Society is one of the world’s leading horticultural organizations and the UK's leading gardening charity dedicated to advancing horticulture and promoting gardening.
Vital to the protection of plants, gardens and green spaces for future generations, the RHS helps over two million school children get into gardening and supports more than 1,700 communities to create their own gardens, encouraging people to grow their own food.
The charity also promotes horticulture through world-renowned flowers shows such as the Chelsea Flower Show, the Hampton Court Palace Flower Show, the Tatton Park Flower Show and the Cardiff Flower Show. These shows exhibit the best in horticulture by providing show gardens, floral marques and expert advice.
In 2004 the society celebrated its bicentenary reflecting all the achievements of the RHS to date.