HOME & HORT

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By JP Clark

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A Weekend in and around Rye

A cosy holiday cottage, three vineyards, two gardens, antique & interior shops galore, Derek Jarman’s cottage, a harbour nature reserve, and some of the…

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A no holds barred account of the reality of gardening. The wins, the totally crap failures, and the unexpected surprises. It’s all part of the fun.

Jun 14•JP Clark

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A bumper issue today! Plus our real life garden get-together at Great Dixter, and the Welsh slate saga concludes.

Jun 11•JP Clark

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The work that goes completely unnoticed into a period roof before you even re-lay a single tile. Plus, the Welsh reclaimed slate saga continues. Get…

Jun 7•JP Clark

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Beautiful, one of a kind, summery vintage home and garden finds from me to you. Buy old instead of new.

Jun 4•JP Clark

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A week of progress on the barn renovation in 91 degree heat, the scary removal of structural oak beam, plus meet my brilliant carpenters.

May 31•JP Clark

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The 4th instalment of my interview series for Home & Hort readers with fabulous guests from the interiors and gardening world.

May 28•JP Clark

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Crammed full of photos and videos particularly for international members

May 24•JP Clark

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A garden sponsored by a sex shop, garden gnomes, numerous non-perfect blooms, Petunias for crying out loud! And…a very welcome sense of inclusivity…

May 19•JP Clark

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Table linens, crockery, cushions and lighting. Links, links and more links. Enjoy!

May 7•JP Clark

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A kitchen design course for beginners. Get the kitchen you want for less.

Feb 18, 2024•JP Clark

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