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  • A Grow-Your-Own Garden Festival 6 Aug 10

    August is festival time – the Edinburgh Festival, the Notting Hill Carnival and masses of music festivals all take place this month. It’s a real celebration of summer and of our more relaxed... Read More

  • A Shilling A Head 9 Jul 10

    Elsie Wagg’s idea was simple, certainly, but back in 1926 it had the potential to be very controversial indeed. Garden-visiting was already popular, but only for the privileged few. The suggestion... Read More

  • Roses Are Red… 25 Jun 10

    July is a glorious month with summer very much in the air. It’s the start of the holidays, barbecues are in full swing, cricket and tennis are the order of the day and our gardens become an... Read More

  • Kitchen Confidential 11 Jun 10

    Kitchens have evolved to become integrated spaces where families and friends mingle and entertain, as well as cook. A larger area is necessary to accommodate all the functions that are now carried... Read More

  • 4 Steps To (Floor) Heaven 11 Jun 10

    the stairway to heaven (at least, to floor heaven!) is actually four steps away. That’s the message from Cormar Carpets where 50 years experience in the business has shown that buying a new... Read More

  • Dads And Their Lawns 28 May 10

    It’s at this time of year that lawns need to be mowed more frequently and it’s traditionally one of those garden jobs that falls into the male domain. So, in celebration of Father’s Day... Read More

  • On The Road (Show) 14 May 10

    Leading antiques and fine arts specialists will be there to offer free advice and valuations to visitors, so to raid your attics and bring along your family heirlooms, household treasures and car boot... Read More

  • Colour Scheming 14 May 10

    Whether you want to add drama to your living space, brighten up a dark room or simply give your home a fresh new look this year, finding the right colour scheme is key. But where do you start? To... Read More

  • The Home Of The Future - Take 2 14 May 10

    Barely a month since i stepped – metaphorically speaking – into the Home of the Future at the Ideal Home Show, I found myself listening to a remarkable presentation on the same theme at Grand... Read More

  • Fit For Purpose 14 May 10

    Earlier this year, though, former Energy Secretary Ed Miliband announced the details of the Feed-In Tariff (FIT), also known as the Clean Energy Cashback scheme, designed to encourage more... Read More

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