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Sister Act
Our writer, Susan Hubbard, meets two creative Kent sisters who are passionate about design, upholstery skills and saving furniture from landfill!
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Uncovering Coombe Down
Sat in the heart of the Dover Downlands lies a badly neglected area of old chalk grassland: Coombe Down. Whilst other nature reserves around it have been restored over the past few years, Coombe Down has patiently awaited its turn.
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Winter Gardening
Winter doesn’t have to be white in the garden, even if there is a blanket of snow covering the soil. Most of the colour comes from berries: hollies, firethorn, and other winter-fruiting plants that add unexpected splashes of reds and oranges to your winter garden.
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Period Property Renovation – Our Guide to Success
Returning your home to it’s former glory can be expensive, but knowing how to remodel certain aspects of it can give the whole ambience a period feel.
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Kent Farmers’ Markets
Where to buy fresh seasonal produce – upcoming market days in Kent, through to February 2020
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Welcome to Winter!
It’s time to cosy up indoors, maybe in front of the fireplace whilst reading our feature on the fascinating history of these important focal points.
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All About Render
Many period properties have rendered walls made from lime-based materials which form a durable coating that must be kept in good condition