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May is the perfect month to get your garden in full swing, with longer...

Peter’s Gardening tips for May

While many of us are preoccupied with how our gardens are looking, scent is...

Top scented plants for your garden, from a Kew expert

Early spring bulbs may be fading before summer plants burst into bloom, but there...

Best spring-to-summer plants to fill the colour gaps

With all its benefits, gardening can also have drawbacks. For one, it can be...

10 Money saving tips for gardeners
How to make your own plant food

This season, boost your indoor and outdoor plants and save money by making your...

Why weeds are worth cultivating – and eating

Weeds can feel like a never-ending problem that creeps up when you’re not looking...

5 top tips for cleaning your tech, from phones to laptops

Plenty of us now go through life with a few bits of tech on...

Easter egg hazards for dogs

With Easter just around the corner, many households are preparing for the festivities, which...

How to help hay fever sufferers make Springtimemore comfortable

Early spring is a season many eagerly anticipate, bringing longer days, warmer temperatures, and...

Easter activities for grandchildren

The Easter holidays are an excellent opportunity to spend some quality time with family...

Peter’s Gardening Tips for the month of April

As the days grow longer and warmer, it’s the perfect time to get outside...

All you need to know about the Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS) switch off

The Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS) switch off is happening at the end of June...

What to do if you suspect vine weevils in your plant pots

Vine weevils have a notorious reputation for being indiscriminate feeders, targeting a wide range...

Find love with Silversurfers Dating

It’s never too late to find love – whether you’re newly single after the...

Why every driver should invest in a dash cam

For many experienced drivers, being on the road comes with a sense of confidence...

Make your roof work for you: The smart way to save with solar

As energy prices continue to rise, homeowners are looking to take control of their...

Nesting made easy: Top tips for setting up your nesting box

Nesting boxes provide essential shelter and breeding spaces for birds, helping to support their...

The most beautiful summer bulbs to plant now

While you are enjoying the best of spring daffodils and crocuses, don’t forget that...

Take on a Lent challenge

Planning on observing Lent this year? Here are some suggestions for worthy challenges you...

How can you encourage birds to use your nest boxes?

As nesting season approaches, many of us will be buying or building nest boxes...

Clever Uses for Used Tea Bags

Most people throw their used tea bags into the bin without a second thought....

How to keep your tulips lasting longer

Tulips are a favourite spring flower known for their vibrant colours and elegant form....

How to choose a gorgeous magnolia for your garden

Magnolias come into all their glory in spring, producing saucer-sized, goblet-shaped pink blooms on...

Shrove Tuesday traditions

‘Shrove Tuesday’ also referred to as Pancake Day by many, is similar to the...

Spring Cleaning Tips

Spring is finally here! Around this time of year, many of us feel the...

Gardening Masterclass: How to prune roses, hydrangeas, shrubs and trees

Gather up your gardening tools and get ready to revive your roses, shrubs and...

Peter’s Gardening tips for March

Whilst the temperatures have been fluctuating recently, we have seen some warmer weather during...

Clever uses for banana skins

Don’t throw away the skin – put it to good use instead!  Here are...

Easy ways to add more ‘interesting’ to your day

Lifestyle changes and shifts in what we value often come thick and fast in...

Volunteer dog cuddlers wanted!

Love dogs but can’t commit to your own full time? Could having a dog...

How to get your garden spring-ready

The weather may still be cold and cloudy, but buds are already starting to...

Silversurfers Book Club Spring 2025

Each season we share a selection of popular book titles and new releases that...

Clever uses for eggshells

Instead of throwing away your eggshells, put them to good use around your home...

How to spot likely scammers on social media

Social media is a great way to stay connected with friends and family, but...

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