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Foxgloves care and growing guide – expert tips for these cottage garden favorites
Our foxglove care advice has all the tips you need to bring height and color to your flower beds with these beautiful summer blooms
By Graham Rice Last updated
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Country kitchen island ideas – 17 stylish, storage-packed designs your kitchen needs
Maximize your kitchen's potential with these country kitchen island ideas
By Holly Reaney Last updated
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French country kitchen ideas – 60 effortlessly chic spaces to fall in love with
Give your kitchen a certain je ne sais quoi with French country kitchen ideas that touch on Provencal, farmhouse and shabby chic styling
By Andrea Childs Last updated
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How to grow poppies
Find out how to grow poppies to enjoy the beauty of these brightly colored tissue paper-like blooms
By Leigh Clapp Published
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How to grow delphiniums from seed
Find out how to grow delphiniums from seed and enjoy these colorful cottage garden favorites filling beds and borders
By Leigh Clapp Published
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This 19th century schoolhouse is inventively decorated in jewel colors for Christmas
A converted 19th-century school, filled with antiques and vintage comes alive at Christmas when decorated with bright and beautiful colors
By Alice Roberton Published
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This 17th century home has been beautifully decorated for Christmas
This historic home is a lesson in using heritage colors to complement a property's era, which shades also provide the perfect backdrop for Christmas decorations
By Heather Dixon Published
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This fully renovated London townhouse expertly blends antiques and modern design classics
A curated collection of antiques, artwork and more recent design classics sit side by side in this renovated London home
By Karen Darlow Published
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This old farmhouse was renovated from top to bottom so its original features shine through
Snapping up this 18th-century farmhouse before it went to auction, its owners have carefully given it a complete overhaul
By Rachel Crow Published
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This ancient thatched cottage has had new life breathed into it
Restoring this beautiful old thatched cottage using traditional methods and materials breathed new life into its ancient frame
By Karen Darlow Published
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Reinstating period features to a Victorian home returned it to its former glory
With reinstated original features and decorated in an eclectic style, this Victorian townhouse is a perfect marriage of old and new
By Sara Emslie Published
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A fairy-tale thatched cottage updated with a light and tranquil interior
This fairy-tale thatched cottage in the woods has been sensitively updated by its owners with a calm and neutral decorating scheme
By Heather Dixon Published
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How to prune lilac
Discover how to prune lilac to keep it look great and flowering every year
By Holly Reaney Last updated
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This 400-year-old rural French house is oozing authentic rustic charm
This 17th stone-built home in Burgundy, France, has been brought back to life with beautiful original features sensitively restored
By Rachel Crow Published
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How to winterize hydrangeas
Learn how to winterize hydrangeas to protect them from the elements and keep them blooming year after year
By Rachel Crow Last updated
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How to grow ferns – when and how to plant and care for them
Learn how to grow ferns to enjoy the texture and form of these versatile plants in many areas of your garden
By Leigh Clapp Published
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How to grow sweet peas from seed – in borders and pots
Find out how to grow sweet peas and where to enjoy their wonderful color, ruffled blooms and sweet fragrance in your garden
By Pippa Blenkinsop Published
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How to build a pond – a step by step expert guide
Learning how to build a pond and adding one to your garden will transform your garden
By Holly Reaney Last updated
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This charming country cottage is full of pretty ideas for stylish vintage looks
Mixing floral fabrics with toile print wallpapers and antique treasures gives this cottage an eclectic but very pretty charm
By Karen Darlow Published
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How to paint wood furniture – an expert guide for the perfect finish
Learn how to paint wood furniture for a flawless finish to update any piece
By Holly Reaney Last updated
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Full of handmade quilts and vintage finds, this home offers the warmest welcome
This pretty home layers up checks, chintz and patchwork quilts to create a crafter's paradise with a touch of nostalgia
By Karen Darlow Published
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This picture-perfect country cottage is full of antiques and vintage treasures
Set in a secret walled garden, this brick built cottage is a treat outside and in, with antique furniture and treasured finds
By Karen Darlow Published
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Cottage bedroom ideas – design inspiration for cozy restful spaces
Be inspired by these key cottage bedroom ideas to create a relaxing space full of characterful cottage style
By Karen Darlow Last updated
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How to make fat balls for birds – easy steps feed our feathered friends
Learn how to make fat balls for birds to ensure their wellbeing throughout the winter
By Holly Reaney Published
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Feeding birds in winter – the dos and don'ts
Feeding birds in winter is essential for keeping our feathered friends healthy during the coldest season
By Holly Reaney Last updated
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This 500-year-old farmhouse is full of historic features and charm
This 16th-century farmhouse is a rustic delight, with traditional interiors inspired by history books and period dramas
By Karen Darlow Published
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Traditional white kitchen ideas – 20 timeless period spaces
This round up of the best traditional white kitchen ideas will inspire your own design
By Holly Reaney Last updated
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Sustainable kitchen ideas – 19 ways to design an eco-friendly cook space
These sustainable kitchen ideas will ensure your new kitchen design doesn't cost the earth
By Holly Reaney Published
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How to grow rhubarb – the best way to plant this tart fruit
How to grow rhubarb for sweet tart fruit perfect in pies and crumbles
By Pippa Blenkinsop Last updated