Water for life

Ken, Central Scotland A MATT SAYS These situations seem to be more frequent across the country these days. Happily, many of the willows and dogwoods with colourful winter stems cope well with intermit

The world is filled with the most incredible gardens. This year, seize the moment and book an adventure to visit a garden you’ve always wanted to see – or make a tour of an entire region or country, s

The drinks are poured, the nibbles are out and the guests are gathered, but nothing gets a party started quite like playing a vintage record. From the moment the turntable starts to spin and the needl

Five abbeys once ruled the marshes of East Anglia, and now the ruins at Crowland and Thorney stand as a haunting reminder of saints, monk s, and a time gone by

Early autumn and early spring are good times to start improving the ground. If your allotment has been recently cultivated, then wait until spring, when the earth is beginning to warm up and the textu

Reclaiming and repurposing furniture and fittings offers an authentic way to add character to your home – it’s also a more sustainable way to renovate