Home & Garden
Discover the latest news, ideas, and inspiration for home, garden, interiors, and lifestyle across Oxford and Oxfordshire.
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Inside Homes: An Arts & Crafts house in a semi-rural setting minutes from the city centre
Discover this 1900s Arts & Crafts home in a secluded semi-rural setting just minutes from Oxford city centre, offering period character, privacy and a strong sense of place where architecture and landscape sit in quiet balance.
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May gardening guide: what to do in your garden this May
While spring may be in full swing in the gardening magazines, this concise guide tells you everything you need to know about what to do in your garden this May.
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April gardening guide: what to do in your garden this April
In April, the weather remains unpredictable, and we can have anything from a heatwave to ground frosts in a matter of days. Gardening calendars are only a guide because so much depends on the weather.
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January gardening guide: what to do in your garden this January
January may be the quietest month in the garden, but there is still plenty to do. From protecting overwintering plants, pruning shrubs and trees, and forcing spring bulbs, to mulching borders, feeding birds, and enjoying winter colour, discover what to do in your garden this January.
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December gardening guide: what to do in your garden this December
December is a quieter month in the garden. But with frost-kissed borders, evergreen shrubs, and winter-flowering plants bringing life and colour, there’s still plenty to do.
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Creating a warm winter lair: The Andrew Martin home pieces I can’t resist
This winter, it’s all about creating spaces that invite you to linger. From tactile textures to statement lighting, discover the Andrew Martin pieces for adding layered comfort and seasonal warmth to your home.
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November gardening guide: what to do in your garden this November
The Autumn months are quiet in the garden and mostly a time to catch up, clear up and tackle the weeds. It is always lovely to get outside on milder days if perhaps, you’ve been shut indoors due to wet weather.
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October gardening guide: what to do in your garden this October
By October, the garden looks autumnal. And although the weather can be quite capricious – it’s an Indian summer one day and a frost the next – autumn is a good time for planting.
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September gardening guide: what to do in your garden this September
September may be the start of autumn, and we can see the garden slowing down. But there’s still plenty of late-flowering perennials, climbers and shrubs to keep the garden going.
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August gardening guide: what to do in your garden this August
Keep your garden thriving this August with our essential tips on planting, care, harvesting, and pest control — all in one handy guide.
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July gardening guide: what to do in your garden this July
The garden is in full swing, with many gardens at their peak, along with a vegetable plot that’s full of produce. It’s such a lovely time of the year in the garden, to enjoy the ‘fruits of your labour’.
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Grade II-listed rectory farm house once owned by Sir Michael Caine now on market
Rectory Farm House, a 17th-century Grade II-listed country estate in North Stoke, Oxfordshire, and once the home of Sir Michael Caine, is now on sale for £10m through Savills. The six-bedroom property spans 8.3 acres with 600 feet of River Thames frontage.
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June gardening guide: what to do in your garden this June
June is planting time. Days are at their longest – from the dawn chorus to the summer solstice – which gives gardeners the most time in the year to look after and enjoy flourishing gardens.
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March gardening guide: what to do in your garden this March
March is the first month of spring, and gardens are coming alive with the colour of spring bulbs. But gardening calendars are only a guide because so much depends on the weather in March.
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Premium kitchen specialist Harvey Jones opens Bicester Village showroom
The 1,200 sq ft space features the heritage craftsmanship that Harvey Jones is known for, with high ceilings perfect for tall cabinetry, a pet parlour and a walk-in glass-walled pantry. Four large kitchens are displayed, including the Harvey Jones Original, Arbor, Hampton and the brand-new Slim Shaker.
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Inside Homes: An impressive country house in Boars Hill on the edge of Oxford
This impressive country house in Boars Hill offers over 7,500 sq ft of beautifully presented accommodation over three floors, a separate garage block with a self-contained flat above and a swimming pool with summer pavilion – in one of Oxford’s most sought-after semi-rural locations.















