About

Genuine Garden Journal is an independent editorial publication about the choices, places and observations that make a garden. It is for curious gardeners and readers who enjoy understanding how outdoor spaces come together, whether they tend a few pots or a larger plot.

What we cover

Our subjects include planting, seasonal care, garden design, materials, garden history and the small details that reward close attention. We favour enduring questions over quick fixes: how a path directs a view, what a planting combination asks of its setting, or how a garden's character changes with the light.

How we approach it

We explain ideas in plain language and distinguish general information from advice that depends on a particular place or situation. Gardens vary, and a choice that suits one plot may not suit another. We encourage readers to observe their own conditions and make decisions at a pace that fits their space.

Who it is for

The publication is for people who want to think more deeply about gardens without needing specialist vocabulary. We welcome both hands-on curiosity and a reader's interest in the history, design and meaning of outdoor places.