16 HRS AGO - A tiny house requires minimalist living, which for many of us means major change. But the rising popularity of decluttering and downsizing to save both money and the planet is a global phenomenon. Collapse

1 DAY AGO - SERVES 16 Ingredients *180g unsalted butter, at room temperature, cubed, plus extra for greasing *180g caster or granulated suga​r *¼ tsp sal *180g shelled eggs (about 5 large ones) *grated zest of Collapse

2 DAYS AGO - Using carefully chosen words and symbols, the artist-gardener has made an outdoor space in Oxfordshire that is a place of provocation as well as repose. Collapse

3 DAYS AGO - The Great British Bake Off (GBBO) celebrates its 10th season on our screens this year as the hit TV series returns to inspire a new group of eager bakers. Presenters Noel Fielding and Sandi Toksvig Collapse

4 DAYS AGO - The combination of physical activity, social contact and being surrounded by nature is thought to make gardening beneficial for our mental healthMany gardeners already know the uplifting feeling you get from being muddied of hand, nurturing plants from seed to bloom and watching the seasons change. It is something the NHS is increasingly taking notice of, too, as a way to improve and manage mental health, along with other conditions.A GP surgery – Cornbrook medical practice in Hulme, Manchester – has started prescribing gardening to people with anxiety and depression. Patients are given plants to care for, which are later planted in the surgery’s communal garden – a place where they can join in an activity with others and strengthen social connections. Continue reading... Collapse

6 DAYS AGO - In the first of a two-part special, our gardening expert on leaves to see you through the seasonThe perfect winter salad has a little peppery heat, is robust enough to take strong-flavoured dressings, and has a sweetness that can only be brought on by cooler nights. I love a mixture of crisp lettuce, rocket, the sweet anise of chervil, and a little mustard or mizuna. As this is a subject dear to my heart, I’m going to split it into two: this week we’ll deal with lettuce, and next week all the other flavours to spice it up.It is hard to be made to think of long nights and cold mornings when sandals and short sleeves are in order, but if sown now, winter lettuce will be up in no time, and will put on enough growth before the shorter days and colder nights set in. You can sow until the first two weeks of September to have pickings this side of New Year, and from the end of September to October to harvest the other side. Related: How to grow beetroot | Alys Fowler Continue reading... Collapse

6 DAYS AGO - Our pick of the best hallway wallpaper ideas. Get a look that’s right for you with these very different ideas to dress your walls Collapse

22/08/2019 - With a limited number of truly scorching days each year, most British homes don't have air conditioning - but there are some simple things you can do to turn your home into a cool retreat. From Collapse

20/08/2019 - Minimising food waste can be a challenge when you don’t have room for a big freezer – which is often the case in compact city homes. Collapse