Blooms on parade

WONDERING HOW TO SPRINKLE YOUR OUTDOOR HOSTING WITH MORE STYLE – AND MAYBE EVEN MORE JOY – THIS SUMMER? BELLA EVENNETT-WATTS SHARES THE LATEST WAYS TO ENTERTAIN A CROWD

This month, get creative with patterned fabrics and wallpapers, make everlasting paper flowers and invest in some quality bed linen or tableware

DREAM PLANT GROW PICK MAKE BUY

Jane Scott’s EAU - SO - CHIC floral faffing has a wonderful whiff of midsummer magic about it this month

Part of the joy of a staycation is time to indulge in activities you don’t usually have an opportunity to enjoy. From crafty makes to easy bakes, we’ve lots of ideas for a holiday at home

Colour-drench your plot all summer using a shrewd selection of splashy bedding plants