Back off, snails

Green shoots, sweet treats, blossom, brunches and big walks – it’s time to celebrate the arrival of spring

New or old, our homes tend to be marked out by some distinguishing features, whether period detailing, from cornicing to eye-catching entrance hall, or contemporary shaping, such as the form of a grap

Interior designer Michelle Murphy played matchmaker as well as designer when transforming a ranch house into a two-storey home for a blended family

Once all farmers worked their land organically – before such synthetic inputs as pesticides and antibiotics existed. The organic movement arose in the 20th century as a reaction to the growing industr

Interiors inspired by places near and far will always result in schemes that are richly layered and tell a story

Anticipation starts to build every autumn, when the Royal Horticultural Society announces the gardens for its Chelsea Flower Show, which runs from 20 to 24 May. Between then and the show’s gates openi