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

How to boost your veg patch through crop rotation

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

How to give your garden furniture a makeover

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

Peter’s Gardening Tips for August

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

How to look after your lawn in summer
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...

Crafts with grandchildren: try tie-dye

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

Why does my washing machine smell so bad?

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

Clever uses for mayonnaise

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

5 unusual birds you may spot in your garden in summer and beyond

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

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...

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