Homes & Antiques, April 2011
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Vintage Easter
Make this Easter eggs-tra special with vintage flourishes, pretty table ideas, fresh spring colours and homemade decorations.

The upcyclers
Meet the people who are turning junk into unique items to treasure.

Recycle, renew, rejoice!
Give new life to an assortment of old pieces picked up in vintage markets and charity shops. Get creative!

H&A’s essential guide: kitchen ideas
Whether you’re looking to buy a brand new kitchen or simply want to give your existing one an easy update with a few key accessories, we have five looks to inspire.

Steeped in history
With their exquisite craftsmanship, tea caddies recall an age in which cost was immaterial, and elegance and etiquette were everything.

Judith Miller’s Object Lesson: Costume jewellery
It’s not just diamonds that are a girl’s best friend, says Antiques Roadshow expert Judith Miller, who reckons that a bit of fake bling can go a long way too.

Instant expert: Deco Poole Pottery
If you’ve been thinking about catching the wave of art deco Poole Pottery, there’s never been a better time to do it, says Will Farmer.

Restoration project : Zinc top table
Give a junk-shop kitchen table a fresh look by adding a new zinc top and watch it age gracefully.

Antiques Roadshow – Unscreened stories
Not every object filmed makes it into the Roadshow programmes. We round up some unscreened moments from this series – can you guess the valuations?

Gardens Illustrated, March 2011
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Spring in a pot
Create sensational seasonal displays with just a few containers and a handful of early-flowering plants.

How to plan your perfect kitchen garden
From the practicalities to the aesthetics, our 10-point guide to planning a new veg plot will give you plenty of food for thought.

The scent of change
Nostrils full with the fine, fresh scent of spring, Carol Klein is eager to begin this year’s work in her cottage garden.

Don’t mess with Mother Earth
Revolutionary grower Charles Dowding reveals why his ‘no-dig’ method is the best way to improve your soil.

March plants
At last! Spring is on the way, and the season’s first flowers are blooming. Here are some of the loveliest, to inspire your planting as the gardening year begins.

Plant profile: Pulmonaria
In early spring their pretty flowers open just when you need them most, while in summer their lovely leaves make perfect ground cover.

Orchards and trained fruits
Whether your plot is large or small, fruit trees can add another dimension to your garden, bearing blossom in spring and the sweetest of crops at harvest time.

Gardeners’ Question Time Special
Get your gardening year off to a good start with these 15 topical tips.

Proper little mademoiselles
Noel Kingsbury reminds us of the delicate beauty of primulas, from specialist grower Barnhaven Primroses.