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We're making a difference in Lichfield

In a parish near Lichfield the whole community is doing its bit to go green. Justine Halifax explains their high-tech approach.Read

A secret garden paradise in Birmingham

Ankle deep in rubble and dust, it’s hard to believe that this muddy building site is soon to become Britain’s best-loved garden – especially as it is television’s best-kept secret.Read

Living inside the factory

Jon Perks visits a young family serious about DIY.Read

Life through a lens for Tamara Peel

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder – especially when the beholder is photographer Tamara Peel.Read

Alys Fowler digs the Birmingham garden scene

When Alys Fowler isn’t knee deep in the BBC’s Gardeners’ World plot she is rummaging around in Birmingham skips. Read

Reel life above The Electric Cinema

Jon Perks meets the couple for whom the term ‘home cinema’ has a whole new meaningRead

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 windowsillRead

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 appealRead