And so to Midhurst, Sussex, where, in the latest instalment of our Cabbage Dispatch series, we wandered through a charming landscape of old stone, wildflower hedgerows and carefully gathered treasures with Lucy Haywood, founder of The Country Brocante.

Over more than two decades of nurturing Cabbages & Roses from a wisp of an idea into a beloved British brand, our founder Christina amassed a bijou collection of books that beautifully capture the spirit of her Cabbage patch...

For our next Cabbages Dispatch, we chat with wellness editor and illustrator, Susannah Taylor in her Cotswolds home about the daily inspiration she draws from nature, her signature curry and the lockdown hit she wrote with Jack Savoretti...

In our first Cabbages Dispatch of 2025 we sit down with Emily Cameron, co-founder of Somerset perfumery, Ffern to discover the elements of her perfect day, her local foodie hotspots and the highlights of making Ffern a family affair...