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Closca collapsible cycle helmets
As more of us take to two wheels, it's good to know an award-winning Closca helmet is a piece of safety attire that will turn heads as well as protect them - and squash down to a third of its size when not on your head
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Organic autumn - start organic gardening
The Soil Association says organic gardening will bring many benefits to your outside space and the wider community
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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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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
As more of us take to two wheels, it's good to know an award-winning Closca helmet is a piece of safety attire that will turn heads as well as protect them - and squash down to a third of its size when not on your head
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
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 says organic gardening will bring many benefits to your outside space and the wider community
No matter how small or large your outside space, you can make it look delightful with minimal effort
Should you have a garden that's big enough, it makes sense to put in a garden room - it can be a home office, somewhere to put growing kids, sprightly grandparents or overnight guests, and, of course, a place to escape to. We're into 2026 and sheds ain't what they used to be you know
