Blanket your garden in beauty

There’s no better time than a bank holiday weekend to dive into some DIY and tackle those time-heavy tasks you’ve been putting off! With an extra day to play with, you can pace yourself, enjoy the tea

Laura and Jamie fell in love with this property on day one, but five years passed before their grand vision became a reality

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

This BBQ side classic is made even tastier with the addition of seasonal asparagus, peas and peppery watercress or rocket. A scattering of lighter Greek salad cheese finishes your dish off with salty

When summer beckons, it is answered by a chorus of glorious roses that fill an enchanting Isle of Wight garden, created from scratch by Derek and Louise Ness

For those who prefer not to follow the crowd, we reveal some of the best, but relatively undiscovered places to enjoy in the country’s chicest region