Anthea Turner cosies up to fiancé Mark Armstrong as they get into the festive spirit at Kew Gardens Christmas event By Lisa Mcloughlin For Mailonline Published: 11:59 GMT, 19 December 2020 | Updated: 12:06 GMT, 19 December 2020 She was forced to postpone her romantic Italian nuptials in September due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. While … Read more
Wake up and smell the roses. There’s a beautiful world of gardens at Britain’s ravishing historic homes waiting to be explored, from wisteria-covered walls to wonderful water features and bewitching woods where you’ll lose all sense of time. Here’s our pick of the best. ‘A day away from Chartwell is a day wasted,’ Sir Winston … Read more
With summer’s long, warm evenings now a faded memory, there’s no better way to boost the spirits than taking in a magical light festival. These outdoor trails, which bring to life some of the country’s most beautiful forests, historic buildings and landscaped gardens, are popular with all ages and also pass the Covid-secure test. Venues have brought … Read more
See the gardens of the Italian lakes with Adam Frost: Join the Gardeners’ World star to discover stunning displays on Maggiore and Como By Mail on Sunday Reporter Published: 08:49 BST, 9 September 2020 | Updated: 08:49 BST, 9 September 2020 With their spectacular backdrop of the Alps and a mild climate all year round, … Read more
Something NEW: Couples will be able to marry in private gardens, beaches, their own homes and even over ZOOM under plan to bring marriage into the 21st century Law Commission believes wedding laws in England and Wales are antiquated Legislation dating back to Victorian times bans couples from marrying outdoors Couples also forced to choose … Read more
The hanging (basket) gardens of Bristol! Green-fingered Shaun nurtures a suburban wonder by growing 1,000 plants from seed and transforming his modest garden Shaun Schroeder, 57, has more than 100 hanging baskets and pots in his garden He starts endeavours in February every year, potting plants outdoors in late May Demolition worker spends up to … Read more
Revellers crowded into London’s Borough Market this evening, with many not wearing face masks as they ignored social distancing measures to cool off after today’s sunny weather. Friday was the UK’s hottest August day since 2003, with sun-lovers flocking to beaches during the day, despite desperate government warnings to stay away. In London, drinkers crowded … Read more
Revellers crowded into London’s Borough Market this evening, with many not wearing face masks as they ignored social distancing measures to cool off after today’s sunny weather. Friday was the UK’s hottest August day since 2003, with sun-lovers flocking to beaches during the day, despite desperate government warnings to stay away. In London, drinkers crowded … Read more
Friday drinkers flock to pubs on the hottest day of the year: Beer gardens are rammed as thousands ignore social distancing rules Pubgoers crammed into beer gardens on the hottest day of the year so far but appeared to ignore restrictions People seen standing in large groups with only a small distance between them at … Read more
We shouldn’t be ashamed of our colonial gardens, says Gardeners’ World host Monty Don TV gardener Monty Don says ‘we shouldn’t be ashamed of our colonial gardens’ Don, 65, says we should be inspired by gardens to create a ‘better world’ British collected plants from all over the world to be appreciated in UK homes … Read more