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Happy Fourth of July!

The United States of America comes together in a wonderful display of fireworks, parades, and fairs – not forgetting the delicious picnics and BBQs...

British Flowers Week

This week is British Flowers Week, an annual national celebration of British flowers, plants, and foliage founded by New Covent Garden Market in 2013.

June In The Garden

There’s so much to enjoy in the garden this month. The spring flowering bulbs have been tidied up to make room for the full-bodied summer perennials...

Culture Vulture: Things to do this Summer

Enjoy some open-air entertainment...

Summer Reads: The Drinks Menu

As the gentle summer evenings encourage us to linger a little longer at the table... have you mastered the art of making a decent cocktail yet?

In Praise Of Honeybees (And Beekeepers)

Bees are vital to our planet, and yet their population is in steady decline...

Spot The Difference: Pattern Guide

Discover some of our classic Emma Bridgewater patterns...

Al Fresco Dining Inspiration

We love this time of year, when the extra light at the beginning and end of the day gives us the chance to eat and entertain outside, whether or not you have any outdoor space o...

Let’s Have A Proper Picnic

Proper picnics should be complicated. They need ice, fire, boiling water, sharp knives. They require planning, irritation, hassle. But when they come toget...

Summer Cheese and Wine List

Gather the people you love for delicious summer dishes and great wines. Whether it's alfresco lunches, dining table delights or picnics in the park, it's sure to be a barrel of ...

Cow Parsley & Other Rich Pickings

There are rich pickings at this time of year, and it is impossible not to want to borrow some of Mother Nature’s flourish f...

Horatio's Garden x Emma Bridgewater

As a long-standing partner of Horatio’s Garden, we have again worked together to design a collection of Emma Bridgewater pieces to celebrate the charity’s Best in Show garden at...