Transform your leisure time outside I’m writing with the usual caveat that things could change but, currently, the pubs are open, people are out and about – and (whisper it) some warmer, drier weather is forecast! And that makes it much easier to enjoy both our gardens and our favourite places. We

Time to live large in the garden and beyond! You know how, a few decades ago, it became popular to combine your kitchen with a living space? Many people had kitchen extensions or makeovers to include a fitted dining table and also a large TV for example. Well, you may now be

Time to enjoy April! As lockdown eases, we're making plans to go out, do more and see more! As I write this, there is a feeling of cautious excitement about the summer hanging in the air. And there is the long weekend of Easter coming up to enjoy. Is your garden guest-ready

A growing sense of optimism! We hope that the good news we’ve received as I’m writing this - about the roadmap out of lockdown - continues. In the meantime, we all need some fun don’t we! This issue, rain or shine, we’ve brought you some ideas to put the ‘marvellous’ back into

Spring is coming! We know February is a winter month but the shoots of spring have sprung and we’re on our way to better weather, lockdown or no lockdown! We’ve already heard some woodpeckers drumming away in the woods as part of their courtship. It’s lovely to have these signs of hope

Happy New Year 2021! We really hope you found some brightness through the festive season and, like us, are looking forward to this year. While writing, we’re still in a high tier but with our gardens there is always something to see and do. And you can bring nature indoors too …

A December message from Chris & the team As we near the end of 2020, I’d like to say a massive thanks to our customers in what has been a tough year in many ways for all of us. And, if you’re not yet a customer, thanks for joining us! We’re now

Smile inside and out! You may have heard the saying 'A smile is the shortest distance between two people' - so, if the pandemic is wearing your smile down, look to nature for inspiration. This issue we've a mixture of ideas to cheer you up this November, read more below. I hope

As we all continue to navigate our way through the pandemic, we look at some of the gifts that autumn brings to cheer us – including leaf-peeping! That’s what Americans call strolling through the woods, marvelling at the fiery display of golds, oranges and red leaves. We’ve included a few other ideas for

With more people returning to the office and going back to education, it would be easy to feel that summer is over but September can be the best time of year for warmth and sunshine (fingers crossed!). At the time of writing there is greater freedom of movement (with social distancing) but check