Sara Whatley

As temperatures rise and light levels change, homes benefit from subtle shifts that make them feel cooler, calmer and more breathable. Softening a home for warmer months doesn't require redecorating or major expense. Often, it's about adjusting textures and finishes to reflect the season.

Living in a small space is less about compromise and more about intention – smart zoning and clever storage can transform even the smallest home into a space with serious style.

Bees and other pollinating insects are vital to our food and wildflowers. Did you know there are about 270 species of bees in the UK? And that out of all the pollinating insects, they are one of the most effective because they visit such a large variety of crops? Without them farmer’s crops would suffer, your allotment or veg patch in your garden wouldn't prosper, and the countryside would be a dull and dreary place with much fewer flowers.