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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

It’s what everyone has been waiting for – pudding! These deliver on taste, are easily assembled or can be made ahead

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An extra-special Christmas feast full of your traditional favourites with tasty twists that won’t blow the budget

Crisp, buttery sprouts strewn with chestnuts and bacon: it will become your favourite festive side. The recipe uses a nifty two-step cooking process to get the very best out of every little green sphe