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You’ve probably heard of someone who picked up a bargain in an antiques shop...

Want to be a real-life Bargain Hunter? How to spot the best quality and most valuable antiques

With wedding season in full swing, chances are, you’ve marked the date and cannot...

11 things you should never do, say or wear at a wedding

It seems like summer’s only just arrived – but already lupins have gone over,...

Which flowers last the longest in summer gardens?

The weather had been serving us a mixture of sunshine and showers, and this...

Peter’s Gardening Tips for July
Which plants need watering most in summer?

As the heat of summer continues, many gardeners have become a slave to the...

How to create a sustainable garden out of old junk and rich planting

TV gardener Frances Tophill, a regular on BBC Gardeners’ World, is well qualified to...

Expert tips on 9 summer cleaning jobs to do now

When temperatures soar, taking advantage of longer, lighter days can reward you tenfold in...

How to find the right water feature for your small garden

If your garden’s not big enough for a pond, but you’d love a water...

Tips to keep your dog cool this summer

Heat can be hard on our furry friends – here’s our top tips to...

Pets and heat don’t mix! Keep them cool this summer

With summer temperatures rising year on year it’s important to know how to keep...

Make floral ice cubes and add zing to your summer drinks

As summer garden party season gets underway, why not show off your home-grown flowers...

Is reupholstering your sofa worth it? 

If you’re particularly attached to your sofa – especially if it has sentimental value...

What veg can you still sow and grow in the warmer months?

Don’t think all your seed sowing needs to be done in spring, because there’s...

How to keep your family sofas spotless with Aquaclean

It’s an unfortunate truth of life that no matter how old you get, your...

Free knitting patterns: where to look online

Knitting is a challenging and inexpensive way to get creative. And with the added...

Silversurfers Book Club Summer 2022

Each season we share a selection of popular book titles and new releases which...

Which flowers should you be cutting in your garden?

Worried that cutting flowers from you garden to enjoy indoors, may halt your outdoor...

Peter’s Gardening tips for June

The weather has been very mixed for the past month, which is the perfect...

What food will gardeners be growing in future?

Can you imagine growing peach trees in a traditional orchard, or exotic root veg...

How to make a micro-meadow in a city garden using just 5 plants

Creating your own tiny patch of meadow in an urban area doesn’t have to...

4 amazing reasons to choose Vaquero fabrics for your interiors

The experts at Plumbs have just the thing – their new Vaquero faux leather...

8 roses with royal connections to sniff out for the Platinum Jubilee

It’s almost celebration time, when people nationwide will be enjoying a garden or street...

8 bee-friendly gardens to visit to make half term a hive of activity

Show gardens this summer are set to be buzzing with bees, as the push...

Confused by all the plant pot choices? Here’s how to pick the best containers for your garden

You want to perk up your patio with new pots, but which should you...

Insects are in decline: Why we need bugs in our life, and 5 things we can do to encourage them

New research indicates there has been a ‘terrifying’ drop in the number of flying...

Save energy, save money – why you should consider curtains in 2022

Energy efficiency has never been more important. Just a few months ago, Ofgem announced...

6 key tips for planning the perfect Platinum Jubilee party

It’s not often we’re gifted an extra long weekend, but that’s what’s happening this...

Peter’s Gardening Tips for May

After another dry April along with several overnight touches of frost, there doesn’t seem...

Tips on how to carry your pet safely in a car

Common sense tells us that cars can be dangerous places for our pets if...

New dawn for lawns as people mow less and boost wildlife, charity says

Gardeners are embracing wilder lawns in a shift that is good news for plants...

How to set up a community garden – and aid mental, physical and social wellbeing

As the RHS unveils four new community gardens as part of its celebrations for...

10 Weird and Wonderful Uses for WD-40

That can of WD-40 in the garden shed is brimming with possibilities: we all...

How to avoid huge vet bills and keep your pets healthy

Anyone who has ever had to take their pet to the vet’s – whether...

9 hedgehog garden hazards and how to avoid them

Strimmers, bonfires and netting are among garden hazards that can harm hedgehogs, so take...

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