After picking up the basics of embroidery as a young boy from his mother and grandmother, but feeling under pressure to conform to society’s expectations, Owen Kelly spent most of his life as a secret stitcher. It wasn’t until reaching retirement age that he felt confident enough to share what […]
by John Hosford August is one of the most rewarding months in the gardening calendar, with borders, containers and vegetable plots all reaching their peak. This year, we have experienced some of the warmest weather on record over the past few weeks, making careful attention to watering more important than […]



