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A great selection for those with a passion for gardening, browse green-fingered gift ideas...

16 Excellent gift ideas for gardeners

At one time or another we will all experience the loss of a loved...

Helping loved ones through grief

Florist Kim Shaw returns to show you how to get your home ready for...

Christmas Decorations Masterclass: Make your own Festive Wreath, Garland and Flower Centrepieces

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

Silversurfers Book Club Winter 2022
3 questions to ask yourself to stay safe from Christmas shopping scams

With Christmas around the corner, the pressure is mounting to tick off items on...

How to make a plastic-free Christmas table floral display

There’s nothing that creates a festive table better than a glorious flower and foliage...

Alabama Rot – what every dog owner should know

Alabama rot (or CRGV) is a disease that affects dogs by blocking and damaging...

Want to get your home as clean as possible? Here are some simple tips from NHS cleaners

The pandemic means it’s never been more important to keep our homes as clean...

More single-use plastics to be banned: Tips for avoiding them – in and out the house

Single-use plastic items such as plates, cutlery and polystyrene cups look to be banned...

5 trees you can plant to help protect the planet

Climate action is finally beginning to take centre stage and we’re all being encouraged...

Mary Berry’s ultimate tips, tricks and cooking hacks

Mary Berry is back with a new series and accompanying cookbook, Love To Cook....

How to create a dazzling festive tablescape – with the help of a master florist

For people eager to unearth their creative side at Christmas, master florist Michal Kowalski...

Clever uses for soda water

Soda water, club soda or carbonated water is a household staple for many, and...

6 top tips for budding bidders, as auction houses embrace the tech revolution

The days when you had to physically attend auctions are long gone. Technology has...

How often should you clean your household appliances?

When you’re cooking all manner of deliciousness, trying to keep up with the laundry...

If your garden floods, what can you do to minimise damage?

The nation’s gardening habits need to adapt to combat the changing weather conditions being...

10 tips to keep control of your spending on Black Friday

Black Friday (November 26) will soon be here, although retailers often start bombarding customers...

8 things all new dog owners need to know before the fireworks begin

One of the noisiest nights of the year, Bonfire Night and all the fun...

How to perk up your garden patio with rich winter containers

When it comes to winter, there are plenty of ways to enhance your outdoor...

5 things that might not be as environmentally friendly as you think

With Cop26 in full swing in Glasgow – the UN’s climate change conference –...

Peter’s Gardening tips for November

November is normally the season of mists, fogs and decreasing daylight. So what will...

How to alleviate the aches and pains of winter gardening

Oh, the aches and pains of gardening! The digging, weeding, lifting and completing endless...

What is a ‘Climatarian’ diet – and why should you try it?

If you want to reduce your personal impact on the environment, you might think...

Plan a Christmas to remember with our range of thoughtful gifts for your loved ones

Get ready to welcome them back to your home with our fantastic homeware section...

Why you shouldn’t ‘put your garden to bed’ this autumn

So many of us cosy up when autumn hits. The telly schedule is suddenly...

How to create a wildlife-boosting hedge – even in an urban garden

Want to cut down pollution and boost wildlife at the same time? You might...

As prices soar, here are 13 tips for reducing your energy use at home

With a winter of discontent on the cards, at least as far as our...

Want to attract wildlife to your garden? Homemade seed bombs could be the answer

As pollinating insects start to hunker down during the cooler months, gardeners can be...

Furry friends for life

Five health benefits of retirement pets With fewer work and family commitments to juggle,...

Peter’s Gardening tips for October

Autumn has arrived and the weather is changing and becoming much more wet and...

7 Wonderful Plant Collections to Grow in your Garden

Take advantage of fantastic savings on these exciting plant collections, each capable of growing into...

8 clever tips to save you money when shopping online

Online shopping is a trend that appears firmly here to stay, even as more...

5 fun activities to get the grandchildren outdoors and loving gardening this autumn

Looking after the grandchildren and wanting to keep them out in the fresh air...

How to keep your garden going in autumn

Lost your gardening mojo as the weather turns cooler? Experts offer advice on how...

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