Layer daffodils, tulips and crocus in pots or beds during autumn for a cheerful display when winter fades.
Add a shallow water dish, native flowers and log piles to welcome birds, bees and hedgehogs throughout the year.
Use up root vegetables and herbs in a warming pot of soup, then freeze portions for busy weekday lunches.
A straightforward dough needs only flour, yeast, salt and water before proving and baking for a crusty loaf.