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Growing tomatoes can be tricky in climates where summers are unreliable and steady sunshine cannot be guaranteed. However, Monty’s know-how will help you maximize your tomato harvest no matter how good a summer you’ve had. Monty’s top tips for ripening green tomatoes Monty’s top tips for ripening green tomatoes Writing in his blog (opens in new tab), Monty acknowledges that many gardeners will want to ’extend’ tomato harvesting period beyond the peak season in August....

On his must-read monthly blog, Don often reveals his pruning wisdom and key jobs for each month. So, to help you know where to start, we’ve highlighted his top plants to prune right now. ‘There are a number of pruning jobs that can be done in February if you live in the south but which can keep perfectly well into March if you live further north or you simply do not have time,’ he says....

While we found that the basket shape was not ideal for cooking specific types of food, the air fryer did do an impressive job of cooking bacon and even frozen food in truly record times. We tested it alongside some of the best air fryers to see how it held up, making fries, roasting vegetables, and trying out both its regular air frying mode and the Max Crisp setting. Ninja Max XL Air Fryer: specs Ninja Max XL Air Fryer: specs...

Read on for home office ideas design tips from interiors experts on making your home office wall decor as attractive as the rest of your home – and perfectly functional, too. Office wall decor ideas Office wall decor ideas Over the past year or two, those of us lucky enough to have a dedicated room in which to shut ourselves away have gratefully recognized the peaceful retreat they provide. However, now working from home is likely to be the new norm for many of us, we are thinking about the aesthetics of our office walls....

Can you use a projector without a screen? The simple answer is yes! But using a projector without a screen will decrease the quality of the viewable image. A simple white wall will definitely provide a good surface for an image to be projected, but there are definitely some downsides to it. A wall does not reflect light near as well as a projector screen. The surface of a wall is also not as smooth as you would think....

While it may be a strong and confident choice, red is also versatile and depending on the tone, it can be used to evoke all sorts of moods and looks. ‘Brighter, vibrant reds can be uplifting and bring in the essence of the summer, whilst deeper, darker reds will create a cozy and moody atmosphere,’ says Emma Deterding, founder and creative director, Kelling Designs and KDLoves. If you’re thinking of decorating with red then you’re in the right place as we’ve gathered an array of room ideas to help get you inspired, alongside some handy tips from the experts....

Rightmove, the online real estate agency, told us a few weeks back that searches for Bridgerton-style properties in the UK had surged, while online luxury bedroom furniture retailer The French Bedroom Company (opens in new tab) has seen a 25% increase in sales of its four-poster beds and ornate gold furniture ranges since Bridgerton aired, with customers requesting the Bridgerton look. ‘Our silk, velvet and gold beds have been really popular as customers seek to replicate and evoke the Regencycore aesthetic that Bridgerton is reviving in their own homes,’ says the firm’s founder and creative director Georgia Metcalfe....