Organic Food Sales Show Steady Growth
Following on from scare stories about vegetable shortages due to Europe’s rather wet winter, the Soil Association has pronounced that the sales of organically-grown food…
21 Household Problems you can Easily Solve with Bicarb
Bicarbonate of soda (baking soda) is a super-effective (but gentle) abrasive and is a great natural deodorise. It’s helpful in all sorts of trouble spots…
4 Ways To Sneak Star Wars Into Your Home
I’ve been thinking about this a lot, not just Star Wars related, but passion or obsession related. You hear about the Man Cave or the…
Save the Red Squirrel
Britain’s native Red Squirrel population has long been under threat from the more aggressive grey variety that originally came here from North America, but now…
Lady Hens on Lockdown / Bird Flu – What To Do
I love my chickens, you might already know that. I want them to be well and happy, and safe. Normally they run free and forage…
6 Valentine’s Gifts You Can Give For Free
I’ve never been a fan of Valentine’s Day – all those ugly teddy bears, plastic roses and oversized cards (the bigger the card, the more…
It’s a Prickly Subject!
Survey figures collated by BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine continue to suggest a decline in numbers of hedgehogs living in Britain as gardeners report fewer sightings…
Februarys Jobs in the Garden – Spring in Sight?
Spring is on its way. The snow drops are open and the bulbs appearing as temperatures increase. General jobs to do in the garden: Double…
Watch the Birdie!
What better way to spend a cold winter weekend than to draw up a comfy chair, settle down in front of the window and eye-up…
UK Supermarkets see Courgette Shortage
Shoppers across Britain are facing a shortage of courgettes after a spell of cold weather in Europe saw prices quadrupled. The weather in Spain and…
Januarys jobs in the garden – Plenty of frost and some snow!
January’s probably the quietest month in the garden as frosts start to bite and we’ll probably see some snow. However, there’s still a few jobs…