Hints & Tips
How to Look after an Orchid
Orchids might just well be the most gifted plant at house-warmings with the ability to fill the giftee with dread. We all know someone who had an orchid in bloom, time passed, the plant lost its flowers to never flower again. So, is it our fault? Or are orchids just a hard plant to keep? Click through to learn how to look after your orchid!
What to Do in the Garden in January
It’s January! And with it comes a new and exciting growing season in the garden. True, March and April are months when things start happening, but nature is always up to something! So, what can we do in our garden in January?
DIY gym equipment
More and more people are resorting to working out at home. Investing in equipment, however, can be expensive. Find out some alternatives with these DIY gym equipment ideas!
12 Tips to Keep Your Home Tidy
We make ourselves the same promises every week: this week I will not end up with a floordrobe; the underwear drawer will be organised; I do not need 3 open bottles of ketchup. It’s hard to maintain an organised home when all adults in a household work full-time. What follows are some life hacks that might make you think: Why didn’t I think of that?!
How to Make a Christmas Tree from a Paperback Book
We all have books we have read and didn’t really enjoy. Or we have bought at the charity shop on an impulse buy and haven’t touched in three years. Why not give them a new purpose? Today we show you how to make a tree from a paperback book.
How to make a yarn hat ornament
If you are a crafter, it is more than likely you have scraps of wool too short to make anything out of them, so this project enables you to use up material. You will need two items only to make a yarn hat ornament: wool and a spent loo roll.
How to Make Christmas Baubles from Light Bulbs
If you are a normal human being with a life, you probably haven’t replaced or even got rid of those old light bulbs. If you want to find a new purpose for them, click through to learn how to make some baubles!
How to Make Mason Jar Christmas candles
If ever there was an everyday object that found a new purpose in life, it is the Mason jar. Keep reading if you want to make a Christmas candle out of a jar!
Caring for Your Garden in Winter
After a busy gardening season, you can finally put your feet up and plan for next year. However, you’re not off the hook quite yet; there are still some tasks you can do in your garden or allotment to ensure your plants and equipment survive the winter.
Seed Gathering – How to Enjoy Your Favourite Plants Over and Over
As the growing season comes to a close it is time to turn our attention to seed gathering. It’s the best way to stock up on your favourite plants for nothing! Keep on reading to find out how to gather seeds effectively.