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Summer is the best time to take a step back, slow down, and spend more time doing things we enjoy under the sun or in the comfort of our homes.

Terrariums are tabletop ecosystems that are fun to make and easy to tend. “Terrariums allow you to enjoy plants up-close and to add greenery to your home, even in a very small space,” says designer Maria Colletti, terrarium workshop leader and author ofTerrariums: Gardens Under Glass. “Because you design them yourself, every creation is unique and personal.”

So you want that awesome sturdy looking lounging sofa for your garden or living room, but don't want to splash the cash needed for a quality store made one?

Where can you find the most spectacular bunch of tulips, cheerful dahlia stems, or jaw dropping array of fragrant roses? The city offers an unparalleled selection of flower markets to get your floral fix. From the historic Columbia Road, where horticultural gems line the much-loved East London street, to the vibrant and colourful Sunday flower fare on offer at West London favourite Chiswick Flower Market, we’ve curated the best spots in the city to flock to for your next dazzling bouquet.

Embarking on the journey of creating and caring for a garden can be both exciting and daunting

The front door or the porch are the very first elements of a home that come into play for welcoming one and all, and that’s why they must be appealing and of course, beautiful to look at. But over the years, things seem to lose their curb appeal and get all worn out and old. However, just a few steps of creative makeover can add new life to the same. Here are 25 Marvelous Curb Appeal Ideas That Can Rejuvenate Your Home With Gorgeousness.

James Lloyd-Jones photographed at his company’s Innovation Centre in Bristol, where different crops and new technology are trialled

Banana peels contain 42% potassium and approximately 3% phosphorus, along with nutrients like calcium, iron, and magnesium. This makes them incredibly efficient for plants to grow well. Let’s look at how you can make Banana Peel Tea quickly.

The latest trending motif in design? Nature everything! That’s probably why wood and faux bois garden stools are everywhere right now. Yes, a stylish tree stump is the chicest place to sit or display items. They can be used in the garden, of course, but they’re great for the home, too. They add a little bit of warmth and a natural aesthetic to any room, from a spot to set a coffee cup or table lamp in your bedroom, to an extra perch for a houseguest in your living room, to a place to display a candle or diffuser in the bathroom for a spa-like feel. And in the garden, well, they just blend in and become the perfect spot to sit and enjoy some fresh air.

Did you know that J. Parker’s has three garden centres? Today we’re giving you a quick tour of our Lincolnshire-based garden centre! Our Lincolnshire site was bought by the Parker family in the 1950s when it was spare farmland. This allowed them to grow their own bulbs and be home to our larger warehouse, where orders could be picked, packed, and sent to customers.

Do you ever look out at your garden from indoors and wish the views from the windows were nicer, rather than only noticing how it looks when you are out there in the middle of it?