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Wood by the sea: Coastal house in Devon
This award-winning refurbishment by 6a architects of a house in Devon shows the impact of wood on white
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Forestry England: autumn watch
Climate change may well result in a much warmer and wetter autumn than we're used to and Forestry England wants citizen scientists out there recording leaf fall and colour to help guide our expectations of the seasons
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Organic September - start organic gardening
The Soil Association's Organic September is not only a time to try organic food, but to start organic gardening, which will bring many benefits to your outside space and the wider community
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Cool for the gang - eco-friendly children's furniture
There's no doubt kids like furniture that's child-sized. But while it's generally not worth going overboard and buying munchkin-sized everything..you'll have a large and lumpen teen before you know it.. some pieces are worth investing in
Accessories
Danish eco company Sprout has taken window sill food cultivation up a notch with their plant a pencil and watch it grow...basil, tomatoes, parsley, micro greens, whatever takes your fancy
For those who love silk but don't want silkworms to die in the manufacturing process, Eris is a brand of eri, or peace silk, that's fairly new to the UK. It offers a fabulous range of designs and plain colours for interior furnishings and accessories
Events
Celebrated Chinese artist Huaicun Zhang invites us to an extraordinary exhibition of her paintings and artworks exploring the theme of childhood and home
Buying antiques is a great way of furnishing with minimal impact on the environment. And if you're always on the look-out for fascinating one-off pieces, don't miss the Decorative Antiques & Textile Fairs, which runs at intervals through the year
Interiors
This award-winning refurbishment by 6a architects of a house in Devon shows the impact of wood on white
Poor indoor air quality is in no small part down to humidity which leads to condensation, damp and mould. But you can do something about it without spending a fortune...
If you're trying to live a more eco-friendly life, it can be hard to know how to redecorate and add personality to your home in a sustainable way. But don't despair as there are plenty of ways to inject character into your interiors without harming the planet
Gardens
The Soil Association's Organic September is not only a time to try organic food, but to start organic gardening, which will bring many benefits to your outside space and the wider community
Danish eco company Sprout has taken window sill food cultivation up a notch with their plant a pencil and watch it grow...basil, tomatoes, parsley, micro greens, whatever takes your fancy
No matter how small or large your outside space, you can make it look delightful with minimal effort
