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As colder weather beckons, now is the time to save your plants, tackle your...

How to protect your garden before the first frosts set in

Grandparents often hold a special place in the hearts of their young grandchildren, and...

How some children perceive their grandparents

Autumn has arrived and although the weather is changing it is still remaining warm...

Peter’s Gardening tips for October

Hedgehogs are charming and endearing creatures that often visit our gardens. Hedgehogs usually hibernate...

Top tips to help hedgehogs hibernate
How to save seeds from popular veg

Adam Alexander – aka ‘the seed detective‘ – has spent much of his life in...

Top 5 tips when trying out online Dating Sites

Online dating has become one of the most popular ways to meet new people,...

What you should be doing in the garden in October

One of the most beautiful month’s in the garden, autumnal colours and blaze of...

Coping with an empty nest

Whether your children are moving to another city to go to university, going abroad...

Homemade hacks for keeping pests at bay this autumn

Autumn can bring on a desire to hunker down and start getting cosy at...

Tips for greying gracefully

While many men and women start greying in their early 30s, it can take...

7 ways to get spiders out of your house – and expert advice on whether they actually work

You’re likely to be seeing many more spiders around your home at the moment...

Free knitting and crochet patterns

Knitting and crochet is a great way to pass the time when the season...

Top tips for reusing an empty jar

Empty jars are incredibly versatile and can be reused in countless ways, both practical...

Silversurfers Book Club Autumn 2024

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

How to achieve dazzling dahlia displays

It’s dahlia season, when these big, colourful blooms add a touch of glamour to...

Peter’s Gardening Tips for September 2024

September is called the “Seed Scattering” month.  This is a great time for seed...

Tips and tricks to preserve your harvest

Anyone who grows fruit and vegetables should now be reaping the rewards of their...

Take that first step to meeting new people

Trying a new social group can feel daunting, but the upsides of expanding your...

What is wrong with my tomatoes?

At this time of year, problems with tomatoes often appear, whether it’s leaves turning...

5 of the best bits of tech for pet owners

Owning a pet can be one of life’s great joys – a companion without...

What are robotic lawnmowers and how do they work?

If you’re tired of mowing and trimming your lawn all the time, there’s a...

How to pimp up your home with lavender

For the love of lavender… infusing your life with this fragrant herb can fully...

How easy to clean are your bird feeders?

There are so many considerations to make when buying a bird feeder, from its...

How to boost your veg patch through crop rotation

Do you know your brassicas from your legumes, or which veg can be grown...

How to give your garden furniture a makeover

One of the joys of the summer holidays is entertaining outside – and with...

Peter’s Gardening Tips for August

The garden is looking very green and lush and weeds, in particular, are growing...

How to look after your lawn in summer

The erratic summer weather, with a mix of sun and rain, may mean your...

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...

Summer spills and stain solutions for busy households

One of the sweetest things about the summer holidays are all those seasonal treats…...

Why it’s been a bumper year for slugs, snails and other garden pests

A mild winter, wet spring and a very changeable summer have all gone some...

Try journaling

Journals aren’t just for children and teenagers – keeping a journal is a great...

7 essential foot care tips for a blissful summer

As the summer sun shines bright, it’s time to kick off those shoes and...

Happiness found in the garden – survey

Gardeners are happier than non-gardeners and less likely to display signs associated with unhappiness...

10 of the best late summer blooms

There are some shining lights of the late summer border which will make your...

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