If you tried Monday’s strawberry lolly recipe, you’ll probably have a little pile of used lolly sticks by now. In the spirit of upcycling, we’ll be trying out this cute DIY idea from Lil Blue Boo, and turning ours into plant labels. Blogger Ashley’s used transfer paper to achieve a typewriter effect for the lettering [...]
How lovely has it been to see a bit of sunshine hit the old streets of Britain this week? If you left the house without a jacket, spotted the first blossoms on a tree or hung your washing on the line of the first time this year, then join us in celebrating the much anticipated [...]
We all know how disappointing the British summer can be. Ideally we’d all have greenhouses or poly tunnels, but if you have neither don’t despair. Last year I grew one single cherry tomato plant in a pot on a sunny windowsill – it turned into a vast plant and produced more fruit than I believed [...]
Whether you’re talking blackberries, raspberries, gooseberries or more exotic varieties, now is the time to think about planting out soft fruit bushes – it’s easier than you think and the results are SO delicious!
Growing, cooking and even brewing tips for your surplus vegetables – not to mention Sunday lunch “parsnip roulette”! – from our regular guest bloggers, Nick and Rich.