LOUISE MIDGLEY meets Jay Archer whose new floral design and flower school offers courses that break free from traditional methods It’s not surprising Jay Archer has followed her dreams and blossomed into a creative florist. During her formative years she...
LOUISE MIDGLEY discovers it’s never too late to cultivate a career in gardening, especially with the Women’s Farm and Garden Association The WFGA may not be a charitable organisation on many peoples radar but mention the Land Army movement of which it is a...
LOUISE MIDGLEY explains why we need to protect a vital habitat of many wild flowers and animals: the humble road verge Verdant verges are estimated to cover a whopping 600,000 acres across Britain and with the right maintenance are able to support a vast spectrum of...
LOUISE MIDGLEY recommends a delightful day out in Swannington exploring English country gardens rounded off with a traditional cream tea The owners of 10 gardens in the Norfolk village of Swannington, will be throwing open their gates to welcome the public to a feast...
LOUISE MIDGLEY is inspired by a book that shows you how to grow all the ingredients you need for a recipe in one pot An estimated quarter of the population are now having a go at growing their own fresh produce and although demand for allotments is high,...
