Garden writer Geoff Hodge explores the best cold frames for compact gardens – an ideal way to extend your growing season and a must-have companion for any greenhouse

A round-up of the latest self-build and home renovation news, products and events. By Jennifer Grimble and Joseph Mullane

HOW TO GET GREENER...

A couple with no DIY experience decided to take on a self-build and now live in a beautiful oak-framed cottage

Looking for a new bathroom but not sure where to begin? With its all-round approach, Easy Bathrooms takes the hassle out of bathroom buying, offering everything from inspiring ideas to tailormade desi

There is a van in John Little’s garden. That information may not seem so surprising perhaps, until you learn that the van in question isn’t simply parked. It is semi-submerged, with greenery growing o