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Hints And Tips

Hints & Tips

What to Do in the Garden in December

By now, we have had a couple of frosts; especially up north. December is all about ensuring plants do not suffer from extreme cold weather, tidying up and pruning the last dormant plants. Here’s what to do in the garden in December.

12/01/2017 Zoe Allison
Inspiration

Our Preloved Top 10 Handmade Gifts

To help you avoid the mad Christmas shopping rush this year, we’ve put together our top 10 Preloved handmade gifts, so you can avoid the mayhem and help support small businesses with our top 10 handmade gifts on Preloved this festive period.

11/16/2017 Zoe Allison
Quick Reads

10 Ideas on How to Hygge in Winter

The meaning behind the Danish idea of Hygge is not just to be cosy at home under a blanket and reading a book. Here are 10 things to practice Hygge in winter.

11/10/2017 Zoe Allison
Animals

Common Illnesses of Pet Hens

Chickens are now the sixth most popular pet, and re‐homed commercial hens (ex-bats) are the ideal starter hen for first‐time hen keepers. Ex‐bats do, however, have their own specific issues, and sometimes knowing what is normal can help to establish the severity of a presenting condition. Our friends from the BHWT have put together a helpful guide to common illnesses of pet hens to help you along!

Hints & Tips

What to Do in the Garden in October

Days are becoming chilly and evenings are too dark for after-work gardening. But nature hasn’t gone to sleep yet. Here’s what to do in the garden in October.

09/29/2017 Zoe Allison
Animals

Beginner’s Guide to Rehoming Hens

The British Hen Welfare Trust takes us through all the information you need when it comes to re-homing ex-bat hens.

Animals

A New Start? Adopting a Cat, A Blog by Pancake

A blog on adopting a cat – written from the perspective of the adoptee! Pancake gives us an insight into being adopted by Beth from the Preloved team.

09/19/2017 Zoe Allison
Quick Reads

10 Ideas on How to Hygge in Autumn

It’s here! The crisp mornings, the warm colours on the trees, puddles, the shorter days. Here is how to Hygge in autumn.

09/15/2017 Zoe Allison
Hints & Tips

What to Do in the Garden in September

While September might feel like there’s not much to do compared to the busy summer months, the soil is still warm and is the ideal time to add new plants to your collection. Here’s what you can do in the garden in September. 

09/08/2017 Zoe Allison
Hints & Tips

How to Make School Uniforms Last Longer

School uniforms come in for some heavy wear, so our friends over at Love Your Clothes have got some tips to keep them looking fresh term after term.

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