‘nothing in life is smooth sailing. that’s the joy of it’

Have you learned everything by your 30s or do different versions of yourself appear with every decade? We asked five brilliantly wise women what they’ve discovered along the way

Juliet is an RHS Gold award-winning garden designer and regular contributor on radio and television. Bob is the author of dozens of gardening books, as well as a radio presenter and organic gardener.

Head to the Austrian alps for a hiking and spa break that will leave you feeling on top of the world, says travel writer Mary Comber.

When they became parents to their beautiful baby boy Presley in May 2022, Jessica Wright and her husband William Lee-Kemp felt like the stars had aligned, with the new mum describing her son as “every

Childhood memories of her mum’s baking inspired Rebecca Honeywell-Ward to launch Honeywell Bakes, which makes giftworthy biscuits and baking kits with a sustainable focus. These fanciful creations are from her book, Planet Friendly Baking

Welcome in summer with a brighter, healthier you. Our latest Healthy Diet Plan has been devised by NHS GP and award-winning recipe creator Dr Chintal Patel, delivering a week’s worth of healthy recipe