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Vegetable garden container ideas – 17 ways to grow fruit and vegetables in planters

Grow your own potted harvest with vegetable garden container ideas that are both beautiful and productive

10 farmhouse fireplace ideas – how to decorate a mantel in true rustic style

Discover how to dress a mantel stylishly with these farmhouse fireplace ideas

By Sarah Warwick • 2021-08-02T13:45:44Z
Inside an ancient thatched cottage in Dorset – updated in style

This 400-year-old home has had some sympathetic changes inside and out to turn it into the perfect country escape

By Karen Darlow • 2021-08-01T10:45:30Z

Restoration expert Owen Pacey advises on renovating a house – to preserve its original character and period features

Can I buy property in Europe after Brexit? We investigate

Can you still buy a holiday home in Europe? We give you the low down and suggest the hot places to buy property post Brexit

By Arabella Youens • 2021-05-23T05:00:05Z
Lumber prices soar amid housing boom and severe timber shortages – this is what homeowners need to know

A lumber shortage is driving up prices, making an average US home $24,000 more expensive to build. Here's what's the behind the extraordinary price hikes

By Anna Cottrell • 2021-05-03T06:00:46Z
Selling your home? This is the best week of the year to list it

Research reveals that right now is the best week for selling a home – but be sure to list it before the weekend for best results

By Anna Cottrell • 2021-04-21T07:00:33Z

How to convert a barn – from planning to potential pitfalls

Follow our step-by-step guide to find out how to convert a barn into a dream rural property, both sympathetically and practically

By Caroline Rodrigues • 2021-03-29T10:00:26Z
How to clean encaustic tiles – an expert guide

Discover how to clean encaustic tiles to restore their vibrancy, remove ingrained dirt, and protect them from damage, with advice from the experts

By Melanie Griffiths • 2021-03-23T10:20:44Z
Explore this Grade II-listed manor house with its own moat

The historic house dates back to the 1670s...

By Ruth Doherty • 2021-03-15T11:00:03Z

How to grow sweet potatoes – for the perfect crop every time

Discover how to grow sweet potatoes for a delicious crop of this versatile vegetable

By Holly Reaney • 2021-08-01T07:55:46Z
How to grow kiwi from seed – for the most delicious fruits

Discover how to grow kiwi from seed for a beautiful feature in the garden that yields the most sumptuous fruit

By Melanie Griffiths • 2021-07-31T10:00:46Z

The Welsh singer, songwriter and radio DJ, Cerys Matthews, on her go-to interiors look and why Abigail Ahern is a style icon

How to make elderflower cordial

Use this fail-safe recipe to make elderflower cordial – summer's most iconic drink

By Lola Houlton • 2021-06-26T11:00:50Z
Catherine Zeta-Jones: The well-traveled actress discusses the meaning of 'home'

The Oscar-winning icon talks about her childhood, life in Bermuda, and how she is at her happiest within her four walls

By Jennifer Ebert • 2021-06-13T09:00:46Z
7 British period drama locations every TV and movie fan should visit

These stand-out locations made famous by British period dramas mustn't be missed – from the real-life Downton Abbey to Bridgerton's houses

By Holly Reaney • 2021-05-23T14:00:22Z

Can I buy property in Europe after Brexit? We investigate

Can you still buy a holiday home in Europe? We give you the low down and suggest the hot places to buy property post Brexit

By Arabella Youens • 2021-05-23T05:00:05Z
Author Iona McLaren reveals the secrets of Bodnant Garden – and how to recreate its ambiance in our exteriors

The esteemed author discusses design secrets, her favorite plants, and bringing the botanical beauty of Bodnant into our back garden

By Megan Slack • 2021-05-22T15:00:38Z
Paula Sutton of Hill House Vintage – 8 thoughts on her life in the Norfolk countryside

The influencer discusses woodlands, antiques, and where to find Norfolk’s finest lemon polenta cake

By Megan Slack • 2021-05-17T11:33:17Z