“as soon as the sun’s out, we fling the doors wide open”

One of the top experts on pests and diseases, Pippa gardens using organic methods. Garden writer Christine appears on BBC1’s The One Show. She is also a lecturer and tour leader. Matthew is Head of Ho

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Renovating these popular houses can bring creative challenges but also huge opportunities. We asked architects and interior designers to share their top tips

Having bought a house on her favourite street, Helen could then indulge her passion for colour and pattern

Discover the magic and mystery of this time-capsule Georgian terraced property in London’s East End, the unique blend of fact and fiction known as Dennis Severs’ House

Menu 1 Traditional with a twist Starter – Salmon rillettes, p109 Main – Brie and cranberry-stuffed chicken wrapped in bacon, p110 Side – Air fryer veggies, p112 Dessert – Sticky toffee steamed pudding