1+ hour, 43+ min ago  (828+ words) Sometimes the best makeover starts with what you take away Summer has arrived. The sun is shining, the temperature is rising and with another heatwave forecast for next week, now's the perfect time to give your garden a quick refresh....

1+ hour, 52+ min ago  (644+ words) Spring and autumn might be the ideal planting windows, but it's not too late to establish some perennials In terms of perennials, July is typically a time of reaping rather than sowing. Beds and borders are now in full bloom,…...

2+ hour, 4+ min ago  (584+ words) Our columnist on bold midsummer chop-backs for brilliant late-summer abundance July in the garden is winter's optimism delivered. Everything I hoped for back in those early grey spring weeks is now happening all at once, and the garden is making…...

3+ hour, 54+ min ago  (1204+ words) Tucked away on the shores of Loch Fyne, West Coast Wellness pairs invigorating sea swims with wood-fired saunas and homegrown food "The Finnish must have a word for this." That's what I'm thinking as I sit back against the slats…...

5+ hour, 41+ min ago  (843+ words) This garden writer has tested hundreds of plants " these always survive heat, cold and drought I'm rather a no-nonsense kind of gardener. I love working in my garden, weeding, digging, pruning and deadheading. But I admit that I don't have…...

6+ hour ago  (1095+ words) A local's guide to the Cotswolds' best independent shops The Cotswolds has long been loved for its honey-stone villages, rolling hills and beautiful country houses, but some of its greatest treasures are found behind shop doors. From family-run farm shops…...

15+ hour, 12+ min ago  (408+ words) The 64-year-old singer is expected to make a full recovery. Fans are sending their prayers and well-wishes to country icon Clint Black. The 64-year-old singer was scheduled to perform in Mississippi this weekend, but he abruptly canceled due to a…...

14+ hour, 30+ min ago  (628+ words) Bird-watching is surging among young adults, and experts say the pandemic, social media, and the hobby's accessibility have inspired a new generation of birders. Bird-watching has long been a favorite pastime'and if a recent survey from the U. K. is any indication,…...

15+ hour, 29+ min ago  (187+ words) From everyday cookware to party-ready serving pieces, these throwback finds deserve a spot in your kitchen. RELATED: Grandma's Knickknacks Are Back: Why 100 Designers Say 2026 Is All About Whimsy RELATED: 7 Vintage Tableware Pieces Antiques Dealers Are Always Searching For When it…...

22+ hour, 44+ min ago  (459+ words) Most plants are better left alone in midsummer'but these exceptions are still safe to prune. You're harvesting a bumper crop of vegetables, and your cutting garden is in full bloom. While you can't slack off on weeding and watering in…...