A little greenery round the house could be just the tonic for your wellbeing

A springtime picnic can simply consist of a green salad, an asparagus quiche, and a sweet lemon drizzle cake to finish. Be sure to pack cutlery, a picnic rug and plenty of cushions to make relaxing am

For me, spring is the most exciting part of the year, as it’s full of promise and there’s something about early flowering plants that really lifts the spirits. I love it when I’m driving in the countr

Dame Mary Berry, baker, cook and keen gardener, is as happy among the plants in her plot as she is among the pots and pans in her kitchen

This is the month of horticultural happiness, and with everything looking fresh, green and lush, even the burgeoning weeds become – briefly – delightful additions to the garden. Selfheal sprouts gaily

Editor Kim Stoddart explains how to allow plants to grow a little wilder for greater all-weather protection