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Interior and Garden ideas for your home from Newcastle and the North East of England.
Get the lived-in look Jul 4 2009
THERE is something very reassuring about old, well-worn furniture. Although brand new furniture is nice, there is always that worry of it getting damaged. more
Good enough to eat - rocket Jul 4 2009
THIS peppery leaf has been popular with top restaurants for a few years, costs a fortune in the shops – and yet is among the easiest of leaves to grow. It’s available as wild rocket or cultivated, and is great added to stir-fries, pasta and salads. more
Gardening diary Jul 4 2009
KEEP in touch with North East gardening and floral events through this column every Saturday. more
Pick pretty cosmos for garden colour Jul 4 2009
THESE pretty annuals are simple to grow from seed and provide masses of saucer-sized daisy-like flowers above feathery foliage in summer, acting as terrific fillers in borders and making great cut flowers. more
Wonderful white Jun 27 2009
FOR cool interiors nothing is better than crisp white. Books have been written about it, magazine editors have raved about it and stylists have used it endlessly. But white’s just not practical is it? more
Lavender – cottage garden classic Jun 27 2009
THIS classic cottage-garden favourite is perfect for edging borders and herb gardens, with its aromatic fragrance and pretty purple flowers. more
North East gardening diary Jun 27 2009
KEEP in touch with North East gardening and floral events through this column every Saturday. more
Plan your summer watering schedule Jun 27 2009
AS container plants begin to flourish and hanging baskets start to look their best, it’s the watering that’s the hassle. It’s the most time-consuming chore of summer, especially if you have loads of pots. more
Grow your own sumptuous strawberries Jun 27 2009
WITH Wimbledon fortnight here, strawberries and cream are the order of the day. Even beginner gardeners have no excuse not to grow a few strawberry plants, perhaps in pots or hanging baskets. more
Rescue for house that wouldn’t die Jun 27 2009
IT’S 10 years since Grainne Sweeney and Dennis Jobling first saw the three-bedroom terrace in Sandyford that would become their home. It was in Grainne’s words “a mess”, but that didn’t put the couple off – or indeed the fact that it wasn’t even on the market. more
Right stripes for interior design Jun 20 2009
Stripes add interest to an ordinary room – best of all, like Paul Smith, you can choose to have a stylish room with an edge. Claire Hornby takes a look. more
Britain’s best-loved plant Jun 20 2009
ROSES are Britain’s favourite plant, according to a new poll – but they are also on our most hated list. more
Gardening diary Jun 20 2009
KEEP in touch with North East gardening and floral events through this column every Saturday. more
Looking for ground cover? Jun 20 2009
Heuchera - THIS useful ground-cover plant has been used in abundance in gardening shows this year. more
Enjoy sights and scents of June Jun 20 2009
JUNE is one of several high points in the year, a time of sumptuous peonies, glorious roses, the scent of many herbs and bees buzzing. more
Couple turn old school into an art deco dream Jun 20 2009
June and Michael Drage’s home in Northumberland is dotted with reminders of its past life as a school. Karen Wilson speaks to the artist and architect about their beautiful conversion. more
Love or loathe roses? Jun 18 2009
ROSES are Britain’s favourite plant, according to a new poll - but they are also on our most hated list. more
