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Home truths of sustainable living

From a City Car Club to a central boiler, David Faers reports on a new generation of eco-friendly housing developments. Read

Art of glass

The International Festival of Glass and British Glass Biennale exhibition are both taking place for the third time this August throughout Stourbridge’s historic Glass Quarter in the West Midlands. Read

Compost Corner

The secret of good soil is attributed to its composition – each year we throw away tonnes of precious nutrients that could help our gardens really thriveMillions of tonnes of garden waste, such as grass cuttings, prunings and leaves, are sent to landfill sites each year – in fact it equates to filling the Royal Albert Hall with grass, twigs and leaves more than 70 times over! Read

Prince Caspian found in Narnia garden at Summer Festival

Thousands flocked to the National Exhibition Centre for the return of the BBC Summer Festival and to gain a glimpse of The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian star Ben Barnes. Read

Using candles to light up your garden

Hannah Stephenson looks to spruce up her patio by investing in some light. Read

Add some flavour to your garden with Italian herbs

Everyone should make space to grow some fresh herbs, even if it is just a small pot on the kitchen windowsill Read

Choosing the right lawnmower

As the weather promises to warm up, gardeners will be setting their lawnmower blades high to give their grass the first cut of the season. Read

Building your own dream home

Husband and wife team Michael and Emma Holmes reveal in a new book how to do home renovation the right way. Read

Blooming lovely in Moseley

Moseley's bid for glory in this year's Britain in Bloom competition. Read

Beautiful and easy-to-please perennials

Fashions come and fashions go. Cannas are definitely "in", thanks to Christopher Lloyd, but no one seems to grow gladioli. Read

Finches thrive but gardens see fewer birds

The number of finches in UK gardens was at their highest level for five years this winter following a shortage of food supplies in the wild, a survey revealed today. Read

Pruning gets you branching out for stronger shrubs

The time has come to bring out the ruthless streak in gardeners, although perhaps not surprisingly, being the caring bunch of folk that we are, this is usually easier said than done. Read

How your garden can help sell your house

Thinking of selling your home? Better spruce up your front garden and get some kerb appeal Read

Conservatory, garden room, or orangery?

Conservatories, garden rooms and orangeries come in many guises. Are you bewildered in this New Age glass era? Read

Help for the first time gardener

If you are new to gardening, spring can be a daunting time of year. There seems so much to do in such a short space of time and can you be sure you are doing it all properly anyway? Read

Gladioli back in fashion for the summer

While dahlias have sprung back into fashion in recent years, the once-gaudy gladiolus, a favourite of Dame Edna Everage, is also making a comeback. Read

The meaning behind the humble daffodil

March 1 is St David's Day, which commemorates the only saint of the British Isles to be native to the country of which he is patron. Read

We are digging our vegetables

Not since the war years has vegetable growing been so popular, as gardeners turn their talents to producing more of their own food for better flavour and better health. Read

Karine's so Haus proud

Karine Hauser doesn't do things by half. So when the designer bought a new four-bedroom apartment off plan, it wasn't only the furnishings she had a hand in. Read

Unwiring the home for all mod cons

Andrew Cowen moves his home into the 21st century. Read

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