The Gardener’s Almanac 2024

Information, inspiration, tips and trivia to help you make the most of your gardening year


This guide to how to look after and enjoy your garden month by month is the ideal thoughtful gift for any gardener. It’s packed with inspiring writing and National Trust know-how that will help beginners and old hands alike.


For each month, you’ll find:


Something to prune
Something to savour
A task to start; a task to finish
A thrifty project
Head gardener’s job of the month – advice from an NT expert
Plant focus – spotlight on plants in season
Wildlife – what to look for, how to help
Weather charts – sunrise and sunset, average temperatures
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, including from the National Trust and RHS.