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Aaron’s book Grow Fruit & Vegetables in Pots: Planting advice and recipes from Great Dixter (opens in new tab) is all about growing crops in pots to create delicious food. Shop: Grow Fruit and Vegetables in Pots by Aaron Bertelsen is published by Phaidon (opens in new tab) ‘I’m not a chef but I make lunches for the workshops here, using ingredients from the kitchen garden. I wanted to show people how you can grow a range of edibles in a small space, such as a courtyard or balcony....

In brief, my overview is this: while the best stand mixers allow you to tackle, hands-free, larger batches with longer mix times, and tend to have more attachments, making them more versatile, they can take up a lot of space, and there’s a somewhat steep upfront cost, with some of the most affordable stand mixers still costing around $100. By contrast, the best hand mixers can cost as little as $30, and they take up a fraction of the storage space....

Whether you are cleaning an original flagstone floor that’s hundreds of years old, or maintaining a newly laid stone floor, it’s good to know which techniques and products to use along with all the cleaning tips necessary for stone floors. With a regular, gentle cleaning routine, there is less chance of stains and marks seeping into the stone, and causing permanent damage, and of dusty grit and sand scouring the stone surface....

See: How to grow roses – with tips from a gardening expert To Elizabethans, bluebells were enchanted, and heaven forbid you hear their bell-shaped heads ring, for death would likely follow. Links with folklore were still prevalent more than three centuries later, as borne out by Cicely Mary Barker’s depictions of Flower Fairies (the first book in the series was published in 1923) and her assertion that the bluebell be ‘the peerless Woodland King’....

To hang curtains where there weren’t any before, you can put up a rod, but if you don’t want to fix one of these to the wall or prefer a different look, they can be hung without a rod as well. Our guide has the bottom line on how to hang curtains with or without a rod for window treatment ideas for every room. How to hang curtains with or without a rod Most often curtains are hung from a rod, and so you’ll need to install this first before you proceed to hanging the curtains....

Spend more, however, and you will want to ensure you are getting the most from your candles. So as we take to cosying up for winter, Victoria Cator has been kind enough to share her tricks on how to make your candles last longer. How to make candles last longer Get every last drop of fragrant joy from your best luxurious candles by following these smart candle hacks. 1. Your surface is key An even burn is key when it comes to candles, and an important part of achieving this is the surface you choose....

Curtains may be sized to open during the day and cover the window for complete privacy and coziness at night, or to gently diffuse the light all day long, or they may be decorative panels that hang at the sides of the window. However, whichever curtain ideas you go for, the right fit is crucial. Curtains that aren’t wide enough won’t show the fabric to its best advantage, and those that aren’t long enough can look old-fashioned....

But, before you start to paint a room, it is a good idea to learn a few tips from top experts on how to paint a wall like a pro before you start. After all, you’re going to be looking at those walls for a long while to come. We’ve consulted experts from the likes of Benjamin Moore, Lick and Dulux for their insight into how to paint a wall to perfection – so that you can bring your paint ideas to life yourself....

Whether it’s a space for activities like dining, relaxing, entertaining and playing, or you want it to include all your favorite flowers and plants, there are plenty of garden ideas to choose from. But there’s no doubt that planning a garden is a challenge, too. A garden changes through the seasons, and as it matures, so strategizing for year-round interest and for the future is vital, too. This expert advice offers inspiration for every aspect of designing a plot, from garden decor ideas to planting tips, and more....

With its striking twisted vines and weeping clusters of perfumed flowers, wisteria is a romantic, whimsical plant evocative of cottage gardens, and once you know how to grow wisteria you can enjoying this climbing plant in many areas of your backyard. While it makes a dramatic feature growing up the front of a house, wisteria is also one of the most delightful pergola ideas. Use it to frame a seating area, or add shade and privacy to the patio....

In a bid to ensure you’re maximizing the results of one of the best coffee makers for barista-worthy brews, we’ve spoke to top coffee experts. So what to know about using a French press? Artisan coffee makers Grind (opens in new tab) say: ‘The French press is extremely simple to use, requires minimal preparation, and makes great tasting, full-bodied coffee. It’s classic, timeless, and one of the oldest, most reliable ways of brewing filter coffee at home....

The long-anticipated series sparked a global conversation about the couple’s life beyond the British monarchy – but of course – it was hard not to be distracted by the stylish backdrop. However, if you were watching to take note of Meghan and Harry’s design ideas and decorating quirks, you might have been disappointed. Instead of sharing an insight into their unofficial royal residence, the couple filmed in this $33m mansion, a nine minute drive from their $14 million estate....

We put the Instant Vortex Plus 6 Quart 6-in 1 Air Fryer with ClearCook and OdorErase to the test to see how well it makes fries, cooks bacon and roasts vegetables. We carried out this testing alongside reviews of other air fryers to compare if there was a difference in the odors and the cooking quality of these machines. Here’s how it held up against a number of the best air fryers on the market....

The New Jersey native is best known as an actor who collaborated with Robert De Niro and Martin Scorsese in titles such as Goodfellas, Casino, Raging Bull, and The Irishman. He originally listed his home in 2019 after deciding to relocate to California to live amongst his peers. Situated on the seven-mile-long barrier island in the Lavallette section of the Shore, the 7,200-square-foot home boasts a waterfront pool, spa, and a pier that leads onto the ocean....

Here, she tells us just some of her decorating dos and don’ts – from interior design tips for how to use paint, dados and stripes to how to avoid making interior design mistakes, and how to be braver with your decor choices. Kit Kemp’s interior design tips Kit Kemp’s blog is a great place to pick up interior design know-how. In a recent post (opens in new tab), Kit told her followers the secrets to designing the perfect room....

The KonMari philosophy, created by world-famous organizer Marie Kondo, covers all parts of the home – including the pantry – a space that is notorious for quickly becoming disorganized. Luckily, we have plenty of pantry organization ideas; amongst these is a zoning tip that will help keep the area tidy, and everything easily accessible, for good. In order to practice this zoning tip, Master KonMari Consultant Sue Spencer (opens in new tab) says that we need to overcome a common pantry organization mistake: scattered storage....

Here we interview the makers that Kit Kemp uses in her interior design projects… Love this? Take a tour of Kit Kemp’s home – be inspired by her inimitable creativity Robina Jack The former stained glass artist turned potter talks us through her work. ‘Although I did ceramics at boarding school (back in the dark ages), I was like a leaf blowing in the wind in those days and ended up working as a gardener in Regent’s Park, which is where I met my husband Guy Taplin, the sculptor, who looked after the park’s birds....

‘The best summer bulbs never really get the attention that they deserve but it is a pity not to explore the full range of bulbous possibilities in the summer months,’ he says in his book The Complete Gardener (opens in new tab). While spring bulbs are planted out in the fall, Don explains that most summer bulbs must be planted in the spring. ‘Summer flowering bulbs have evolved to survive winter cold and drought, and they tend to come from parts of the globe where summers are warm and moist,’ he says....

Brothers David and Harry Rich of Rich Landscapes studio have taken the world of gardening by storm since 2013 when their natural-meets-modern design aesthetic won them the title of youngest ever winners of a gold at The Chelsea Flower Show. This year sees the launch of their first capsule collection of outdoor furniture and accessories curated in collaboration with Habitat. Known for their natural meets modern aesthetic, David and Harry of Rich Landscapes have played with fluid curves, natural lines and functional ideas to bring you a collection of super stylish yet affordable garden designs....

Australian chef Skye Gyngell and her team at Hearth, Heckfield Place, have devised a meal perfect for enjoying over candlelight as the night draws in. Skye first trained as a chef in France, afterwards moving to the UK. She is known for her work as food editor for Vogue and for winning a Michelin star at the Petersham Nurseries Cafe. ‘This is a menu I would serve in the days following Christmas – when everyone is still gathered together – perhaps straddling lunch and dinner when the light is beginning to fade,’ says Skye....