Winter sparkle

Best known as the creator and host of the Roots and All gardening podcast, Sarah Wilson is also CEO of Veterans’ Growth. The charity works with military veterans who are suffering with mental health i

Deriving from the ancient Persian word ‘shah’, which means ‘king’ in an early form of chess, checks have been a decorative staple in interiors and fashion for centuries. The chequerboard pattern has b

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

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

Save money and resources with inspiring hands-on gardener Rosie Irving in this new series