There’s not much happening outdoors at the moment, but if you follow the prepping advice of these RHS stars, you’re guaranteed a fabulous display later in the year – and you’ll save money too

ENERGY bills are on the rise this winter, so many of us are looking for easy ways to save on our outgoings. One surprisingly effective place to start is in the kitchen. While the oven often feels like

Lucy ponders some of the potentially exciting jobs for the fortnight ahead

Kim Stoddart shares some ideas, inspiration (and excuses if need be) for gentler gardening to boost wellbeing this month

Plants that return each year create a framework for borders

Hardy herbs such as chives and thyme can be sown in a heated propagator now, but delay starting tender ones, like basil. Dig up and force small herb plants, moving them into a well lit, gently heated