Create decorative displays and embellishments for around the home and handcraft gifts to make your seasonal celebrations extra special

Use subtle botanical references to keep your scheme calm and comfortable. Choose abstract, rather than realistic, leaf and floral designs and mix and match different styles. This variety of shapes and

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

Set the scene for Easter with our simple craft projects and decorating ideas using nature’s own soft, uplifting pastel colours

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

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