

Worn out and weary with weeding? Do you really need to exhaust yourself with such a fiddly, tiring and repetitive garden job? What would happen if you simply didn’t bother?

For incredibly easy care garden plants with year round interest, it’s hard to beat the splendour of shrubs.

With freezing weather and fierce gales here in Scotland, finding glimmers in February to boost your wellbeing was never going to be easy. But seek and you WILL find flickers of joy in your day that you can hold onto. The light is returning. I promise you.

Winter wellbeing is a challenge for all of us. Short days, filthy weather and the resulting low energy can be mood sapping. But here are some simple ways to help you manage this tricky time of year. Words and photos by Rowan Ambrose.

Simple tips to help you retrain your brain so you feel calmer and happier in December.

The best low maintenance house plants for rejuvenating your home and mind.