top of page
Home And Garden


Blooming Times: Sociable Climbers
There’s a group of plants that’s often overlooked – annual climbers. These fast-growing characters are easy to propagate from seed. Give them a sunny, sheltered spot and they’ll perform all summer long, says Flo WhitakerÂ
Flo Whitaker
Apr 10


Blooming Times: A Potted History
Camellias make wonderful garden plants – and a delicious cuppa too. Flo Whitaker unpacks the curious tale of tea...
Flo Whitaker
Mar 20


Homes Extra: Smart Bathrooms
Turn your bathroom into a modern and luxurious sanctuary with the addition of smart features. Sara Whatley discovers more...Â
Sara Whatley
Mar 12


Homes Extra: Make Room for Romance!
Make room for romance in your life and your home this month as we fall in love with romantic dining, a bathroom spa experience and...
Sara Whatley
Feb 13


Blooming Times: Happy Faces
Considering a New Year’s Resolution for your garden? Grow more pansies, says Flo Whitaker Cultivated pansies are descended from wild...
Flo Whitaker
Jan 17


Blooming Times: Winter Sparklers
From designer florists to petrol station forecourts, cyclamen are everywhere at this time of year. They are uniquely different to other...
Flo Whitaker
Dec 11, 2024


Blooming Times: Winter Wonders
Flowering in the coldest months may seem counter- intuitive, but from a plant’s perspective, there is a distinct advantage – a lack of...
jamiecrow2
Nov 25, 2024


Blooming Times: The Answer Lies In The Soil
Soil is the gardener’s greatest asset. Understand it, look after it – and many of your horticultural problems will resolve themselves,...
jamiecrow2
Nov 25, 2024


Blooming Times: Heavenly Hyacinths
Versatile, easy-going hyacinths bring colour and scent indoors and out, writes Flo Whitaker History is a fickle thing – our memories are...
jamiecrow2
Nov 25, 2024


Homes Extra: Restore, Repair, Recycle
Delve into the world of pre-loved furniture and upcycling projects with Sara Whatley, plus industry expert tips and advice from The...
jamiecrow2
Nov 22, 2024
bottom of page