Gardens can help relieve our anxiety, create homes for wildlife and be an extension of our homes. But over the years chemicals became the norm for getting rid of pests. Here we are looking at a few ways to protect your favourite plants while protecting nature as well. Plant Care A healthy plant, like […]
Nature Watch We don’t inherit the earth from our ancestors; we care for it for our children. There are a lot of negatives at the moment around climate change and animals being endangered. So we have decided to do a monthly post with some of the positives. Just a few snippets on things we have […]
It is July, which alongside picnics and festivals and beach trips means #PlasticFreeJuly. It is easy to lose momentum on living plastic free (or more realistically for most of us, living with less plastic.) Especially as things are insecure at the moment, with the world and the economy. But here are a few reasons you […]
Shop Independent Day – 25th June The 25th June is the day for #CampaignShopIndependent you can find out more on the wonderful Holly Tucker’s social media. Holly has spent years campaigning the support and importance of small businesses. If you recognise her name and don’t know where from, she is one of the creators of […]
Did you watch any of the Chelsea Flower Show this year, or were you lucky enough to visit? Nature took a front row feature this year, with multiple show gardens highlighting the importance. It seems a silly thing to highlight in gardening, but over the years chemicals and perfection have made what should be havens […]
Lazy Caesar salad A lovely evening meal for spring and summer which takes less than 30 minutes.
Ethical additions to your home Making your house feel like a home can mean different things to different people. Making it look exactly how you like, or feel snug and cosy. Or fell like an indoor jungle!
Using up recipes: Chicken and Leek Bake Ingredients: White Sauce (100g butter, 100g plain flour, 1.2litres milk and seasoning.) Chicken – great for left over chicken from the Sunday roast. Bread crumbs (Or you can also finish with potato if you prefer) 1 Leeks Parmesan
In The Garden – Things to do in March A few garden ideas for the end of March.
Spring is here – helping wildlife recover from hibernation Spring is here, the clocks change soon. Birds are starting to sing more as they start to nest and bees, butterflies and hedgehogs are all starting to come out of hibernation. Here are a few tips on making your garden friendly for nature.