When it comes to gifting, nothing beats the personal touch. If you've gone to the trouble of making an edible gift for someone you love, it deserves to be wrapped in something equally special. Try your hand at easy gifting projects that anyone can make – even you!
Poinsettias, cyclamen, Christmas cactus… festive houseplants are the living, sustainable decorations every home can enjoy. And with the right care and attention, they'll last well into the new year.
Whether part of cocktails or canapés, these versatile ingredients bring something special to an array of festive dishes
With the price of gas and electricity rising sharply, Rae Ritchie investigates how to save cash – and carbon, too
Adapting ‘reduce, re-use, recycle’ to how you shop makes dressing sustainably easier and more accessible
Here’s how to reduce the carbon footprint of the festive season without feeling like Scrooge
Whether you’re a family, couple or live alone, we’re all spending considerably more time in our houses. So how can we make them safe, healthy and happy places to be? Louise Atkinson finds out
Flowers aren’t only to decorate your garden. Scattered over cakes, salads and pastries, they bring a magical final touch to a dish, and add a delicate hint of flavour. So which blooms are the best to sprinkle?
Passport - check. Tickets - check. Home security...check? Anna White on how to burglar-proof your property while you’re away
