“A gardening book you shouldn’t be without” – The Independent
 
The world’s leading authority on gardening, the Royal Horticultural Society bring you their essential companion to 2026. Beautifully illustrated throughout in full colour, it includes artworks by Annie Soudain, photographs, and advice from RHS experts, including Chief Horticulturist Guy Barter.

This glorious month-by-monthguide is packed full of ideas and projects to set you up for the year ahead. With all-new advice on what to grow, wildlife to watch out for, and how to get the most from your garden. In this edition:

•  Fiscover sustainable garden ideas;
•  Find planting solutions for difficult situations;
•  Learn how to encourage beneficial wildlife; and
•  Get exclusivedesign tips from modern-day design heroes, such as Cleve West, Tom Stuart-Smith, Tom Massey and Ann-Marie Powell.

The Garden Almanac 2026 also includes a complete task list for each month; decorative projects; recipes; pests, diseases and weeds to look out for; seasonal plants and tables charting sunrise, moonrise and the weather.

Enriched with beautiful images from renowned printmaker Annie Soudain, and packed with photography, this is an invaluable guide for every gardener.

Introduction 

January 
February 
March 
April 
May
June 
July
August
September
October
November
December

RHS gardens to visit 
Index
Author biographies 
Picture credits