Get a peek at a rented garden plot in England where edibles and flowers mix and local residents can mingle

Fall planting: California's state flower offers a glorious spring show and spreads readily in gardens under the right conditions

Garden access and a bright green backsplash bring color and light to this British kitchen — and the new dining room opens things up

Big beanbags, a Bubble chair, lacy black laquer — this family home proves there's more to U.K. country life than cottages and chintz

Set out some seed and grab your field guide. Bird-watching is an easy, entertaining and educational activity for the whole family

Forestall flower withdrawal and cabin fever with orchids and field trips, and try some bird-watching from a snug spot indoors

Showcase freely growing blooms around the home with wreaths, furniture and wallpaper that outlast summer

Symmetry and geometry define this decorous landscape style, appropriate for both grand gardens and intimate spaces

In England, bright accents and coastal light lift a rural Victorian interior redesigned for better flow