Things to do in Hertfordshire, events & lifestyle

Cowroast top lock on the Grand Union canal near Tring (c) nobleIMAGES/Alamy Stock Photo

Wildflower meadow at Heartwood Forest (c) Judith Parry

Living on the Hertfordshire waterways

Tuesday, July 21, 2020 Caroline Thain

Want a simpler, not to mention cheaper, way of life surrounded by nature? Meet those who have taken the plunge to live on our waterways.

Ad Feature 3 ways this Hertfordshire Wildlife Park can bring your family together this summer

Friday, July 17, 2020 Lauren Knight

Get up close and personal with the park's cutest residents. Picture: Paradise Wildlife Park

Tyler Whitnall from Paradise Wildlife Park in Broxbourne explains what events and attractions they have planned for this summer.

Julia Elmore - the abstract nature painter helping others create

Tuesday, July 14, 2020 Words: Sandra Smith - Photos: Stefan Stefanou

Painter and supporter of artists, Barnet’s Julia Elmore is a creative force

The life and plight of a swift

Monday, July 13, 2020 Frieda Rummenhohl

A flock of swifts (c) avs_lt/Getty Images/iStockphoto

Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust’s Frieda Rummenhohl looks at the favourite summer migrant

12 peaceful places to enjoy the outdoors in Hertfordshire

Friday, July 10, 2020 Holly Louise Eells

It’s been a stressful few months and, now with lockdown eased, we could all do with finding a place to relax. Here are some of the best spots in Herts to practise it safely.

Dr Claudia Bernat, Ellesmere Clinic, High Barnet

Wednesday, May 13, 2020

Dr Claudia Bernat, consultant psychiatrist at Ellesmere Clinic in High Barnet, gives an insight into her working day

The importance of laughter and hugs

Monday, May 11, 2020 Caroline Thain

Sustained laughter has many health benefits (c) Andrea Pittori/Alamy Stock Vector

We all need a laugh right now and perhaps a hug, and you may be surprised to learn just how powerful these two simple things can be

Easy growing tips from dahlia specialist, Aylett Nurseries in London Colney

Tuesday, July 21, 2020 Philippa Pearson

Plant dahlias in large groups for a stunning effect

Dahlias bring colour, architectural interest and fun to summer borders

Hertfordshire gardening experts share their top tips for June

Thursday, June 18, 2020 Words & photos: Philippa Pearson

This month is a peak time in our gardens, which got Philippa Pearson wondering what plants fellow gardeners love most on their plots.

Essential reading on British wildflowers

Wednesday, June 3, 2020 Words: Liz Hamilton, Herts Campaign to Protect Rural England

Forget me not's tiny but beautiful blue flowers (c) jessicahyde/Getty Images/iStockphoto

With a lifetime’s interest in wildflowers, Liz Hamilton finds lockdown a time to revisit, and find solace in, her favourite books on British flora.

Growing with the family - Garden designer’s Wheathampstead space

Friday, April 24, 2020 Words: Philippa Pearson

A garden designer’s own Wheathampstead garden is an exercise in transforming a bare space into a range of interesting and beautiful areas.

How to grow your own vegetables in just three weeks

Wednesday, April 8, 2020 Hannah Stephenson, PA

If you dread facing the supermarket queues at the moment, now’s the time to dig in and transform garden space into a flourishing veg patch – you could be harvesting in less than a month.

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Win Win a luxury cream tea hamper for two with Rodda’s worth £100

Mon, 13:53

WIN a Rodda's cream tea hamper worth �100

It wouldn’t be a British summer without a scone or two, so we’ve teamed up with Rodda’s to offer a luxury cream tea hamper

Ad Feature How a Herts-based choreographer’s homemade Challah bread is warming hearts and tummies

Tuesday, July 28, 2020 Abigail Brown

Tim Claydon was looking for something to keep him busy during lockdown and rediscovered his passion for baking. Picture: Spread the Loaf

When coronavirus hit and theatres shut, choreographer Tim Claydon needed something to satisfy his creative side and turned to baking. He shares his story and tells us why gifting Challah bread is the perfect way to lift spirits and say ‘thank you’.

How the local community was united by the Wigginton Village Shop and Café

Thursday, April 9, 2020 Words: Liz Hamilton, Herts Campaign to Protect Rural England

When three people came together with a vision to restore a shop and café to their village, it sparked a collective effort that continues to unite the community.

Revealing the truth about the Game Changers Netflix documentary

Wednesday, April 8, 2020 Sarah Carolides

If The Game Changers is on your self-isolation playlist, you may need to delve into the detail before making any life-changing decisions.

How to grow your own vegetables in just three weeks

Wednesday, April 8, 2020 Hannah Stephenson, PA

If you dread facing the supermarket queues at the moment, now’s the time to dig in and transform garden space into a flourishing veg patch – you could be harvesting in less than a month.

ThereWithYou