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

NO NONSENSE SOLUTIONS TO EVERY DAY HASSLES

Expert advice from money-saving champion Mel Hunter on consumer rights and how to squeeze the most out of life for less

THE money that we deposit into our bank accounts doesn’t just sit in a safe until we need to withdraw it. Banks use our money to fund their other profit-making activities – from loans to investments.

Using the right oil for the right job doesn’t just improve flavour, it can save you money too. Different oils perform best at different temperatures, meaning less waste, better results and no more bin