Underneath the arches
An archway is a gateway and an invitation. It can entice you down a path, mark an entrance or exit and encourage you to explore. But which
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Sitting pretty
It’s lovely to get outdoors now the warmer weather is here. Comfort and good support is just as important in the garden as the home, so
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How to stay ahead over the Bank Holiday
Summer’s coming and early May is a good time to take a real hard look at what needs doing at home and in the garden. Fence
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How to get more from the great outdoors
May is almost here and that (hopefully) means more time outside. Here’s how to have fun in the sun. Outdoor living We know how up and
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Happy Easter!
The weather is set fair, the sea is calm and the shops are full of chocolate goodies for what is promised to be one of the
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Easter opening times
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Welcome to our latest team member: Hilary Hansford
How a shed led to a whole new career When Hilary Hansford, 23, walked into John Bright’s country store to buy a shed, she never dreamed
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School’s out. Our guide to happy Easter holidays
Schools break up for Easter today so here’s our take on what to do in the holidays with the kids and grandkids. Table talk The RSPB’s latest birdwatch
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Spring. Blooming lovely
It’s been a week of beautiful weather when spring really is in the air. The garden is full of birds busy from dawn till dusk, while on the
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Mamma Mia! Mother’s Day, Sunday 31st March
Mum. A word that says home, love, laughter, support. Sure, you do the occasional eye roll when mum states the obvious: it’s cold, you look tired or that lawn could do with
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Go green this St Patrick’s Day
St Patrick. From slave to bishop The Patron Saint of Ireland died on 17 March, 461 in Saul, County Down and is buried in the grounds of
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West is best
For all your country living We’re headed to the West of England Game Fair at the Royal Bath and West Showground on 16th and 17th March for a
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