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Christmas Cheer

December 7, 2016

Santa windsock brings a smile to the neighbours and adds a bit more colour to a dark, damp corner. … More Christmas Cheer

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Pantry Perfect

December 4, 2016

Colourful preserves do more for a kitchen than minimalistic, lifeless, colourless, no signs of life kitchen … More Pantry Perfect

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Never Say Die

November 8, 2016

No matter how small the garden, there is always something to do. It’s rather pleasant feeling that you are not just clearing up, but also preparing for next spring when the whole place bursts into life again. … More Never Say Die

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Winter, Going On Spring

November 4, 2016

This strange between time when suddenly what looked like a jungle becomes once again more like a neglected plot… … More Winter, Going On Spring

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Inventive Gardening

October 23, 2016

I am not against labour-saving, in fact I quite favour it so I can get very excited when I buy something that fulfils it’s purpose and saves me time… … More Inventive Gardening

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You Could Call It A Water Feature

October 1, 2016

Hydroponic tanks are clean to work with but do require electricity to ensure water and feed are circulating. … More You Could Call It A Water Feature

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Clip It

September 29, 2016

As the season goes on, you need to make sure that fruiting plants can bear the weight of the bountiful harvest you hope to have. … More Clip It

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Walk Like An Egyptian

September 13, 2016

I don’t think of the walking or Egyptian onion without the song ‘Walk Like An Egyptian’ coming to mind. Whether or not it was ever in Egypt is not known but what is known is – it does walk. … More Walk Like An Egyptian

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Culicoides Impunctatus

September 8, 2016

Ground attacks by slugs and snails may attack the plants but a predator is worse if it attacks the gardener. … More Culicoides Impunctatus

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Whimsy In The Garden

September 3, 2016

What do you do when a once lush, colourful garden disappears for the winter – add a bit of whimsy. … More Whimsy In The Garden

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Bring Home The Bread

Bring Home The Bread

Although our family were corn millers, most of the grain was used for animal feed. Some would be retained for personal use to make into flour. Nothing was wasted, even flour sacks could be turned into hand towels and aprons, and the white sacks made into pillow cases. Sadly prosperity has turned us into a wasteful throw-away society.

Bumblebee Conservation

Being a bit worried about the state of our planet and the stupidity of allowing the use of insecticides which would kill bees and other pollinators. I showed my support by joining the Bumblebee Conservation Trust.

Manchester Bees

Giant bee sculptures will be swarming in Manchester, England. Besides being the symbol of Manchester, local street artists are getting the opportunity to test their artistic skills on 80 giant bees.

Butterflies Matter

Along with the bees, come the butterflies. OK there is a little problem of their offspring tucking into favourite plants. However, thinking outside the box, this shows it’s a healthy environment you have created. Pollinators and a health meter all-in-one. Find out more about them at Butterfly Conservation.

Rewilding in Holland

The inspiration for a UK farmer to rewild his failing farm land came from an experiment in Holland. Perhaps now some people will realise they don’t need to waste money on pesticides, feeds and even vets’ fees, just by letting nature do what it does best, and take care of it’s own. Rewilding in Holland.

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