Step into a land of myth and folklore this year at the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Flower Show, Tatton Park (22 – 26 July) as the popular School Gardens – in association with the Winsford Education Partnership – draw inspiration from British life, culture, and heritage. A stunning display of mini Show Gardens, created by […]
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Ways to Help Protect our Bees
Bees and other pollinators are an essential part of our ecosystem, recently estimated to be worth over £650 million per year to the UK economy. Almost all plants and trees, including all the vegetables and fruits we eat, rely on bees and other insects to pollinate them. Honeybees are a key part of the British ecosystem […]
Rainy Day Quiz: The Hardest Ever Star Wars Quiz
When the weather isn’t so great for gardening outdoors, here’s a quiz from MorphCostumes (also known as Morphsuits), who are celebrating the launch of their Star Wars Morphsuits and Costumes with The Hardest Ever Star Wars Quiz. Take the quiz at the MorphCostumes’ website, here: http://www.morphsuits.co.uk/blog/the-hardest-ever-star-wars-quiz/ The new MorphCostumes Star Wars outfits can be purchased here: […]
Five Go Balmy for National Picnic Week
‘Come on Sniffy!’ shouted Jules, excitedly, ‘it’s time for a picnic!’ The Fabulous Five – Georgie, Tabitha, Tom, Jules and Sniffy the dog – were all gathered together in their usual secret hideout, the old, disused station master’s hut just past the end of Jules’s back garden. Georgie piped up, ‘I say Jules, what made […]
Top Tips for Little Green Fingers
Top Tips for Little Green Fingers Gardening is a fantastic hobby. You don’t need to be a plant expert and it really doesn’t need to be a chore, so Jean Vernon, Gardening Correspondent for The Daily Telegraph and Lechuza have come up with some top tips to help you enjoy gardening with little ones! The […]
Making Small Changes to Overhaul Your Diet
Making small changes to your diet can have dramatic healthy results, from eating more fruit and vegetables to planning ahead, there are hundreds of ways that you can improve your diet and health. If you’re on a diet and are looking to reach a certain goal these small changes can be the difference between reaching […]
Vegetables for Border Beauty
Vegetables for Border Beauty I started planting vegetables in my flower borders when I had a tiny garden and wanted to maximise the space. However I now have a rather large acre with a substantial vegetable patch yet I still choose to integrate vegetables into the flower borders. Nothing beats the thrill of watching a […]
Keeping Warm For Less When Working in Winter
This guest post has been written for us by the team at Business Save who are experts in finding the best tariffs for business gas and electricity customers as well as residential bill payers. For those who spend a lot of time trying to keep their workshop warm, whether it is a place for hobbies […]