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Some time ago, I had an interesting email exchange with a long-time reader. On a blog entry showing a photo of our Thanksgiving table and guests at our last house, he wrote: "Your Thanksgiving dinner and your home both look impossibly warm, cozy and homey." Ha ha, fooled him. Our house, cozy? Silly man. I…

Image via iStock The holiday season is upon us, and one of the most iconic symbols of Christmas is the beautifully decorated Christmas tree. As you embark on the annual tradition of selecting the perfect tree for your home, you may find yourself torn between the classic charm of a real tree and the convenience […]

Image via iStock The holiday season is upon us, and one of the most iconic symbols of Christmas is the beautifully decorated Christmas tree. As you embark on the annual tradition of selecting the perfect tree for your home, you may find yourself torn between the classic charm of a real tree and the convenience […]

Brexit legislation mean a big struggle for garden centres to obtain certificates for imported plants, some owners claim.

Venus flytrap sales have spiked by 2,000 per cent because of the John Lewis Christmas advert. Growers and retailers report record demand since the heartwarming commercial first aired.

The excesses Christmas promotes are still underpinned by the idea that generosity, compassion and empathy are values that matter.

The likes of Aldi, Morrisons and Sainsbury's all offered up their Christmas adverts, but Iceland has chosen not to share one this year.

The highly anticipated John Lewis Christmas advert has been released featuring an original song from Andrea Bocelli

The highly anticipated John Lewis Christmas advert has been released featuring an original song from Andrea Bocelli

The highly anticipated John Lewis Christmas advert has been released featuring an original song from Andrea Bocelli