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Floriade Exp 2022, tradition and innovation in horticulture

There's still time to head to Amsterdam for Floriade 2022, a spectacular once-in-a-decade event showcasing all things green and horticultural

Bold colours and patterns from eco homewares brand Kate Austin Designs

Kate Austin Designs launches a new collection of fair trade, sustainable homewares in vibrant colours and bold patterns. 

 

National Trust Stourhead

For a day out in the gorgeous Wiltshire countryside, head to the National Trust's Stourhead gardens and country house for Planted Country, a free event this weekend that aims to reconnect us with the natural world

Increased natural disasters stem from climate change

Post the COP26 summit in Glasgow, research suggests the public wants urgent action from government to keep global warming under 1.5 degrees

Seashells for gift decoration

Don't spend a fortune on gift-wrap. Gift-wrapping expert Arona Khan says we can all learn to wrap beautifully using paper off-cuts and bits-n-bobs we have lying around

Artist Bonnie Saland has an ocean side house in California

Artist Bonnie Saland's live/work studio in northern California is full of colour and pattern. She's the designer behind textile brand Philomela and the family's laid-back ocean retreat is the ideal backdrop for her work.
 

Old tyres can be upcycled into planters

Once you get your creative thinking cap on you'll be amazed at what you can upcycle

antikbar november online sale

If you're on the hunt for interesting artworks or want to start a collection, don't miss AntikBar's November online auction, it's last for 2021. You could just grab yourself a one-of-a-kind bargain

succulents are easy to care for

Succulents were the height of bohemian chic in the '70s and they're still enjoying a resurgence thanks to a focus on easy-care plants and the need to do something about our indoor air quality. Grower Fiona Weymss of Kent-based Blueleaf Plants gives us the lowdown on these adorable little creatures

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