Gardens
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Danish eco start-up Sprout has taken window sill food cultivation up a notch with their plant a pencil and watch it grow...basil, tomatoes, parsley, micro greens, whatever takes your fancy
 Lovely now and lovely in spring.. so if you plan to head to Italy's Genoa region, and you're a keen gardener, find time to visit these gardens on the Ligurian coast, fully restored to glory |
 Thinking about installing a shed in the garden? Despite a plethora or plastic and metal sheds coming onto the market, timber remains the material most of us prefer, because it's eco-friendly, weathers well and gains in character over time |
 Not familiar with outdoor art and don't think pictures belong in the garden? well, Yorkshire's Insideout Garden Art begs to differ. So if you look out on an empty wall or fence, turn it into a gallery space! |
 When it rains, vow to collect as much as you can of this precious resource that falls from the sky so you can use it to water the plants in dry times |
 For small projects such as garden rooms, is it time to embrace the ground screw over concrete for the all important foundations? |
 With spring not far off and food prices still so high, why not plan to grow your own fruit and veg this year? However large or small your outside space, use it to benefit you and the environment |
 When the sun comes out, so must the outdoor rug...which will make your deck/patio/lawn look so much more inviting. Choose rugs made from recycled polyester or other plastic - they're great for impromptu picnics and summer gatherings, as well as for sunbathing on. And even the odd summer downpour won't hurt them... |
 Keep your outside space in good shape by doing a little but often |
 Organising outside space can seem daunting and one easy solution that's often overlooked is outdoor storage. So what are the options? |
