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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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Really useful tips for decorating on a tight budget
Interior designers share their tips for updating your space when you don't have a mountain of cash to splash
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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
When the sun comes out, so must the outdoor rug...which will make your deck/patio/lawn look so much more inviting. Choose rugs made from recycled polyester or other plastic - they're great for impromptu picnics and summer gatherings, as well as for sunbathing on. And even the odd summer downpour won't hurt them...
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
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
How environmentally friendly is wallpaper? If 'not very' is the answer...which unfortunately it is.. what products can be used to make our walls green and interesting company? Kay Hill investigates
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
When the sun comes out, so must the outdoor rug...which will make your deck/patio/lawn look so much more inviting. Choose rugs made from recycled polyester or other plastic - they're great for impromptu picnics and summer gatherings, as well as for sunbathing on. And even the odd summer downpour won't hurt them...
