by Maggie | Feb 1, 2023 | Home & Garden Features
People tell us about their sightings as part of RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch, with many species flourishing. The Big Garden Birdwatch, a citizen survey organised by the RSPB, has returned for its 44th year. The survey took place between 27-29 January 2023 and the... by Maggie | Jan 1, 2023 | Home & Garden Features
Traditional new year’s resolutions can be hard to stick to – so what about trying something different in 2023? If you’re used to setting yourself worthy goals such as exercising more or getting organised, but find they get forgotten by the end of January –... by Maggie | Dec 1, 2022 | Home & Garden Features
Anyone who loves gardening will love a gardening book, whether it offers aspirational designs, practical tips or just novel ideas for how to perk up your outside space. Here are just some of the offerings this festive season which will make your loved one want to get... by Maggie | Nov 1, 2022 | Home & Garden Features
It’s amazing the calm that can descend when you are surrounded by greenery. All those problems suddenly seem manageable and your brain quietens right down. And actually putting your hands in the soil, can be life-changing. According to mental health charity Mind, more... by Maggie | Oct 1, 2022 | Home & Garden Features
A derelict property in Surrey has been transformed into a storybook haven for artists. The garden designer Anthony Paul has lived in the same black-and-white cottage in the Surrey Hills for more than 40 years. He is surrounded by villages that recall the trees that... by Maggie | Aug 1, 2022 | Home & Garden Features
Worried there might be a hosepipe ban on the horizon? There are some things you can do to protect your garden now. After the blistering heatwave and more warm weather coming our way, we could be set for a drought. Most of England (except for the North West) has moved...