Piet Oudolf: My life in plants interview | The Gardens Illustrated guest editor on his journey

World-renowned planting designer Piet Oudolf talks to Gardens Illustrated Editor Stephanie Mahon about his life and career in this exclusive video podcast interview from his home at Hummelo in the Netherlands. The designer, best known for his planting schemes on the famous High Line in New York, is Gardens Illustrated magazine's guest editor for the November 2026 edition (Issue 371), on sale now. To celebrate he reveals all about his early life and career, how he got into garden making, developed his nursery and grew his reputation through public planting projects from Sweden and Germany to the UK and USA. Discover how he thinks about plants and puts together his designs; what he thinks the future of gardening holds; and what the challenges are for those coming into the industry now. Subscribe to the Gardens Illustrated YouTube channel now to get notified when this exclusive Premiere feature drops on Sunday, and discover his story in his own words. Buy your copy of the November 2026 issue in our online shop at https://www.ourmediashop.com/products/back-issues/homes-and-gardens/gardens-illustrated-magazine/gardens-illustrated-magazine-november-2026-2026-11-07-635316 Go to www.gardensillustrated.com for more great Piet articles, podcasts and videos.