Vicky Carlisle

2 weeks ago | countryliving.com | Vicky Carlisle

Planning a VE Day garden or street party? Baker and broadcaster Paul Hollywood has the perfect recipe for your celebratory feast. To mark the official anniversary of VE-day this week, the Great British Bake-Off judge is sharing his special VE Day 80 Chelsea Bun Recipe, in collaboration with the Commonwealth War Graves Foundation. Communities across the UK will come together this Monday, 5th May for street parties to commemorate VE Day 80.

1 month ago | countryliving.com | Vicky Carlisle

As part of Country Living's 40th birthday celebrations, we've taken a deep dive into the world of gardening to showcase the trends, tech and events set to shape its future. From innovative new products to exhibitions and visits, here's everything you need to know to stay ahead of the gardening curve... 1. Carnivorous plantsThese have always been popular with children and lovers of gardening curiosities.

Feb 7, 2025 | countryliving.com | Vicky Carlisle

Dr Olivia Chapple OBE tells Country Living how her son’s dream led to the founding of Horatio’s Garden, a charity dedicated to delivering the restorative power of nature to those who need it most... We’re in a colourful Wiltshire garden created by one of Britain’s top landscape designers. But wind back 14 years and it was a scrubby piece of land destined for a hospital car park. Your son Horatio was to change all that.