Art of simplicity

An exposed and neglected corner of a farmyard has been lovingly transformed into an inviting plot where unruly cottage garden favourites grow within formal parterres, and beyond, a productive and ornamental vegetable garden, orchard and wildflower meadow thrive

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Sarah Dowling and her partner Jack had previously been in a tiny shared flat, and even lived on a houseboat for a year, ‘which was as lovely and romantic as you’d think,’ she says, ‘but also hard work

Choosing paint should be fun, if all the dreamy room reveals on Instagram are to be believed, but the reality is often very different. For most of us, there is a big gap between the desire for a bold

The verdict is in: the versatile raised bed is a MODERN GARDEN must-have

What are your earliest memories of Blenheim Palace? It was very much the home of my grandfather [the 10th Duke of Marlborough], and my father [the 11th Duke], was very involved with running the estate