In an extract from her new book, The Productive Garden , Stephanie Hafferty explains how to save money and use traditional wisdom for homemade nasties-free loveliness

Prima ’s homes and food editor, Bella Evennett-Watts, shares her top advice and insider tips for this month

Looking to lift your home and mood? Be inspired by these fresh ideas, from swapping textiles and adding colour to rearranging furniture and refreshing blooms

Many ancient civilisations celebrated the new year not on 1 January, but in March. They certainly had a point: spring feels like a new beginning, as nature awakens after the cold, dark days of winter.

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Wreaths are not just for Christmas. Florist Hannah Dyke shows you how to create your own spring garland with seasonal foliage and dried flowers