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BRINGING OUT THE BIG GUNS: AN ODE TO HYDRANGEAS

bringing out the big guns: an ode to hydrangeas

If there's one flower that does it all it's the hydrangea. Not only is a true sign that summer is here, it gently sees through into the autumn mon...

make your own: blackberry vinegar

Arguably one of the most ubiquitously foraged foods in the UK (who amongst us hasn't come home with a bag load at some point in our life), blackb...

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just the tonic: make your own nettle hair tonic

Good for more than just nettle tea - nettles are everywhere this time of year and just a handful of the stuff is packed with more nutrients you can...

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out and about: tony cragg at houghton hall

What makes wandering around a stately home even better? Wandering a stately home filmed with some stunning contemporary art of course! The beautifu...

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plant porn: field scabious

Ahhh scabious. Loved by bees and florists alike, there's loads of types of scabious out there, each a real beauty in it's own frilly little way, ...

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popcorn shrimp with klara risberg

Recipe and words by Klara Risberg These crispy, spicy little rascals are truly addictive but very simple to make. Make sure you buy responsibly ca...

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natural beauties: rachel ruysch

Since the very earliest examples of art people have sought to capture the beauty of the natural world. One of the things we've always loved about ...

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plant porn: yarrow

THE DEETS Yarrow aka achillea is a wildflower that grows in abundance everywhere from feathery meadows to cracks in Hackney pavements. In the wild...

burrata with grilled and raw courgette, broad beans, burnt lemon vinaigrette and buckwheat dukkah

Recipe and words by Klara Risberg Summer on a plate. It’s creamy, tangy, nutty, herby and with charred bits, what’s not to absolutely love? I li...

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plant porn: rosebay willowherb

NAMECHECK Talk about double-double barrelled names. Rose-bay willow-herb is a bit of a mouthful, and it's a perfect example of literally just maki...

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nature's medicine: meadowsweet cordial

Words by Abi Himan You've probably walked past this creamy white wonder plant a thousand times without even realising. This plant is rife across Eu...

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braised chickpeas with grilled courgette and burrata with klara risberg

Recipe and words by Klara Risberg There are very few ingredients in this dish but a real seasonal plate of food. The quality of the ingredients is...

eery beautiful - london's best spots for channelling your inner goth

Words by Abi Himan One of the most fascinating things about London is the abundance of history that can be found at every corner turned. One of the...