Period Living

Garden journal

WARM WELCOME

We can get so excited at the sight of sunshine in this country that we rush to plan alfresco dining, forgetting that the mercury can quickly drop once the sun starts to set. Continue the evening outdoors, however, with the Ignis firepit from Morsø, £199, which doubles up as a barbecue and heater for creating a cosy atmosphere.

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WHAT: Potatoes and thyme

One of the most common vegetables, potatoes have numerous culinary uses. Certain herbs grown alongside

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