Spring favourites

There’s never been a better time to go self-sufficient. In our ongoing series, Sally Coulthard shares tried-and-tested tips from her Yorkshire smallholding

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

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

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

Prepare: 25 minutes, plus drying time Cook: 12 minutes Biscuits: 225g plain flour75g self raising flour100g caster sugar100g unsalted butter, chilled1 large egg, slightly beaten1-2 tsp whole milk1 tsp

Craftswoman Katy Eccles has perfected the art of making enduring plaster castings of fleeting and ephemeral garden-gathered or foraged flora