Rebel blooms

Fashion and florals may sound familiar, but in the hands of these florists and farmers the story feels entirely new. They’re blazing a trail – quietly reshaping flowers, one stem at a time…

Walking around the room, Lucy Ashton watches people gently arrange stems of dahlias, snapdragons and rosemary. The air smells faintly of lavender. Someone leans over to compliment a neighbour’s bouque

This month, try your hand at monoprinting in Cornwall, dress an autumnal table with a beautiful layered look and try out the perfect seasonal scent for the home

Hidden away, one keen gardener has created a lush oasis of rare and unusual plants

REAL readers' gardens!

HAVE you been on holiday this year? Whether you go on a day trip to a nearby town or city, or if you enjoy an extended stay abroad, it can be really refreshing to visit new places. For me, part of the