Make life lovely

This is my annual guilty pleasure. By early December I am as frantic as anyone. As I hurriedly plant the last of my bulbs and make sure to complete essential deadlines before the end of the year, I co

Right now, I’m pruning the roses. I hate them looking so straggly and forlorn, and he-who-has-opinions can’t bear their wayward stems trying to snag him as he makes his way to the shed. I feel the ros

From radish toadstools to bauble wreaths – it’s not the festive season without a little magic and imagination. And, even better, these fun home ideas are quick and easy, too

Make sure to measure the space where it’s going to go before committing to a tree. There are all sorts of different varieties to choose from, but try to make sure that the tree is healthy before you t

I really enjoy the pace of the garden in winter. Yes, there are things to do but it never feels rushed, and with my busy work schedule it’s the only time I can have two full weeks at home. Mrs Frost l