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Searching for a perfect summertime craft project to do with the grandkids? Teach them...

Crafts with grandchildren: try tie-dye

It’s one of the great ironies of life: we put dirty laundry in the...

Why does my washing machine smell so bad?

A jar of mayonnaise has clever uses that – surprisingly – have nothing to...

Clever uses for mayonnaise

Have you ever noticed an exotic-looking bird in your garden and wondered what it...

5 unusual birds you may spot in your garden in summer and beyond
Family-friendly gardens to visit during the school holidays

If you want to venture further than your local park with your grandchildren during...

What is deadheading and is it really necessary?

If you want to encourage more blooms and prolong your flowering period through the...

10 lawn games to play with the grandchildren this summer

When summer arrives, there’s nothing quite like spending quality time with your grandchildren outdoors....

Unusual uses for a hairdryer

When you think of a hairdryer, the first thing that comes to mind is...

Peter’s Gardening Tips for July

From maintaining vibrant blooms to keeping your vegetables in top shape, her are the...

Top tips for keeping your mind sharp after 60

As we age, maintaining mental sharpness becomes crucial for enjoying a high quality of...

How to look after your houseplants when you’re away on holiday

Summer holidays can be a problem for people who want their houseplants to survive...

How tech and AI can help keep your garden blooming

Wouldn’t it be lovely if you could just press a button and your tedious...

The dos and don’ts of looking after your garden in a heatwave

So, summer’s here and many gardeners will no doubt be reaching for the watering...

7 tips for looking after your dog in the hot weather

While the consistently warm weather may be good news for sunseekers, for dogs, it...

Top tips on how you can bag a bargain holiday

With the British summer showing no signs of improvement, the race is on to...

Borde Hill Garden Festival – Celebrating Life in Full Bloom

Celebrate life in full bloom at Borde Hill Garden Festival, where the splendour of...

How to dry roses

Drying roses is a timeless technique to preserve their beauty and sentimental value. Whether...

4 holiday insurance mistakes you need to avoid this summer

The prospect of things going wrong while on holiday isn’t something many of us...

Weird and wonderful tips to eradicate pests in the garden!

Slug pellets can no longer be sold or used in the UK, as of...

Staying safe on Facebook: A guide for Silversurfers

Facebook is a great way to stay connected with family, friends, and community. However,...

Quilting for beginners

Quilting is a creative and practical hobby that offers the opportunity to express yourself...

Weird insects you may find in your garden

We should all be welcoming insects into our garden, pollinating our plants, keeping the...

Clever uses for ice cube trays

We all have one or two ice cube trays lurking in our freezers, but...

Summer reads for the holiday season

If you’ve already read the new David Nicholls, bagged a copy of the latest...

What’s wrong with my roses?

It’s peak rose season, when the beautiful blooms of our favourite flowers should be...

Can dogs help cure loneliness?

The feeling of loneliness is something that most people will experience at some point...

Peter’s Gardening tips for June

The weather has been very mixed for the past month with lots of rain...

Tips to prevent your luggage getting lost on holiday

If you’ve found yourself staring at an empty baggage carousel when all the other...

Do you really need to lift tulips in summer?

So, the last of the tulips are now in flower, but impatient gardeners who...

Natural fertilisers you can find in the kitchen

Your kitchen cupboard is full of ingredients you can use to fertilise your garden...

Top 5 suggestions for outdoor dates

With the weather finally warming up, why not take advantage of the longer days...

7 sustainable uses for old compost and potting soil

Gardening enthusiasts and eco-conscious individuals often find themselves with a surplus of old compost...

10 minute tutorial: An easy Peony flower arrangement

Are your peonies in flower in the garden? In this 10-minute tutorial, our florist...

Crafts with grandchildren: build a bird feeder

Next time you’re together, why not try building a bird feeder – they are...

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