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

What’s wrong with my roses?

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

Can dogs help cure loneliness?

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

Peter’s Gardening tips for June

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

Tips to prevent your luggage getting lost on holiday
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...

World Bee Day: 7 ways to support bees in your garden

Bees are a vital part of the food chain, but they’re under threat –...

10 reasons we all adore our grandmas

There’s something uniquely special in the relationship we have with our grandparents. Grandmas hold...

5 easy sewing projects

If you have some surplus fabric at your fingertips or want to upcycle an...

The best affordable bedding plants for Summer

As the weather begins to warm up, it’s the perfect time to start planting...

Hanging basket masterclass: Here’s how to make the best flower display in easy 8 steps

So often my hanging baskets end up looking lacklustre and forlorn, with gaps where...

10 Surprising Uses for Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar (ACV) has been a staple in kitchens for centuries, known for...

How to make your own plant food

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

How often should you clean your pet’s belongings?

From bedding and bowls to toys and coats, our pets’ possessions can harbour dirt...

10 minute tutorial: How to arrange supermarket lillies into a stunning floral arrangement

Learn how to create a stunning floral display in 10 minutes using supermarket lillies...

Clever uses for yeast

Dried yeast is a staple ingredient of any keen baker’s kitchen larder, but it...

Peter’s Gardening tips for May

So far, spring has been on the damp and chilly side so let’s look...

How edible flowers can make your dishes look and taste divine

Garden designers and growers Lucy Hutchings and Kate Cotterill, founders of new heritage seed company...

The most nutritional nuts to eat each day: A guide to healthy choices

Nuts are a great addition to a balanced diet, offering a variety of essential...

5 edible uses for Borage

Borage, also known as starflower, is a versatile herbaceous plant with a variety of...

Frequent gardening may be linked to improved wellbeing

Gardening more frequently may be linked to improvements in wellbeing, perceived stress and physical...

Dating tips when you’re over 50

Feel that you’d like to start dating again but not sure how to go...

10 Money saving tips for gardeners

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

Clever uses for tea bags

Drinking tea is a British tradition – and the humble tea bag can be...

5 things to consider before getting a dog later in life

As well as providing unmatched friendship throughout your retirement, dogs have been shown to...

How to keep clothes moths at bay

Find out how to keep your prized clothing, carpets and soft furnishings free from...

Uses for Wild Garlic

Wild garlic, also known as Ramsons, is a popular springtime ingredient in the UK....

Peter’s Gardening Tips for the month of April

After a very wet February, UK’s wettest since 2020, it’s the first full month...

Masterclass: How to grow a thick healthy lawn

Our expert gardener Peter Mills teaches you how to look after your lawn, looking...

These are the spring jobs you need to do in the garden

With thoughts turning to the long Easter weekend, the clocks going forward and springtime...

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