Science is proving what gardeners have always known – that tending plants and spending time outdoors is soothing to mind, body and soul

From a window seat overlooking the garden to a cosy hobby room, a personal retreat creates an inviting and relaxing place to take time for oneself. ‘We’ve seen a growing desire for creative sanctuarie

FROM MEDITATION ROOMS TO CONTEMPLATIVE NOOKS FOR A CUP OF TEA, RELAXATION ZONES ARE RESHAPING SELF-CARE AT HOME

Ross Pearson extols the happiness that comes from learning and embracing traditional skills

A change is as good as a rest, so the saying goes. As well as a relaxing break, travelling to a new destination can spark creativity, and if your holiday takes in a lovely garden or a beautiful landsc

‘ Her dream house was surrounded by gardens: a berry garden, an apricot garden, a cherry garden, a persimmon garden, a potato garden, a vegetable garden and a huge compost.” Ana Roš, a passionate rock