Beth's first journalism job was working for Real Homes magazine more than 18 years ago. It cemented her love of all things homes- and garden-related and she's never looked back since. She's worked for and contributed to a number of leading magazines in the UK, including Ideal Home magazine, Period Living magazine, Grand Designs magazine and Good Homes magazine amongst others, before returning to Real Homes magazine as editor. Now the editor of Gardeningetc.com, Beth's attention is firmly outdoors, and she's constantly inspired by how people make use of their outdoor space.
Her own garden is a really important part of her family's home, and they were lucky enough to inherit a space with lots of lovely mature planting when they bought their 1930s property.
Since then, they've built several raised beds for a veg patch, increased the size of the flowerbeds to find room for yet more of her favourite David Austin roses and her husband's collection of hostas, created an outdoor living room complete with comfy sofas and festoon lights, and not forgetting the biggest challenge of all – trying to fit in the ever changing assortment of trampolines, climbing frames and outdoor toys that are inevitable when you have two young kids!
Latest articles by Beth Murton
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Grow these herbs and plants in your garden for the perfect summer drink
Grow Your Own Give your summer drinks an extra flourish with some freshly grown fruit and herbs. Here's what to grow...
By Beth Murton • Published
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Upcycle tired garden furniture in just four easy steps
How To Revamp dated garden furniture and give it a brand new look with this simple garden paint project
By Beth Murton • Published
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Keep bugs at bay with this DIY project: it's quick, easy and works a treat!
Outdoor Living Love eating outdoors in hot weather but hate getting pestered by bugs? This simple step-by-step project is the answer to your problems...
By Beth Murton • Published
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Add this delicious pizza recipe to the menu for a weekend pizza party in the garden
Outdoor Living This tasty pizza recipe is perfect for a garden get-together – it'll be an instant hit with adults and kids
By Beth Murton • Published
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Tasty chicken kebabs: up your BBQ game with this delicious recipe
Outdoor Living It's BBQ weather this weekend and this twist on the classic chicken kebab is going straight on our menu
By Beth Murton • Published
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About Gardeningetc: who we are, what we do, and how to contact us
Everything you need to know about Gardeningetc, and how we can help transform your garden into the perfect outdoor living space
By Beth Murton • Published
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How we fund content on Gardeningetc
We occasionally partner with companies in our sector to provide content on this site. Here, we explain the process
By Beth Murton • Published