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It’s safe to say that gardener, teacher, nurserywoman and broadcaster Sarah Raven loves pots....

How to choose and style your garden pots like a pro

Alka-Seltzer, the fizzy antacid tablet synonymous with soothing indigestion, has earned its place in...

Unveiling the Unexpected: Unusual uses for Alka-Seltzer

Celebrate life in full bloom at Borde Hill Garden Festival, where the splendour of...

Borde Hill Garden Festival – Celebrating Life in Full Bloom

If you’re a beginner gardener, or just someone who doesn’t want to wait long...

6 quick-growing crops for impatient gardeners
Unconventional Uses for Interdental Brushes: Beyond Oral Care

Interdental brushes, commonly used for oral hygiene, are versatile tools that can extend beyond...

Nesting made easy: Top tips for setting up your nesting box

Nesting boxes provide essential shelter and breeding spaces for birds, helping to support their...

5 ways to help garden birds this nesting season

As the nesting season gets underway, our wild birds gear up for the hustle...

5 unusual herbs to grow that you won’t find in the supermarket

Want to add some herbs to dishes that aren’t so run-of-the-mill? There are so...

Enhancing the lifespan of your Mothering Sunday flowers: expert tips for longevity

Mothering Sunday, a day dedicated to honouring mothers, is a time when flowers bloom...

How to create a bug hotel for your garden

Creating a bug house, also known as an insect hotel, can be a fun...

Peter’s Gardening tips for March

Whilst the temperatures have been fluctuating recently, we have seen some warmer weather during...

Silversurfers Book Club Spring 2024

Each season we share a selection of popular book titles and new releases that...

Spring Cleaning Tips

Spring is finally here! Around this time of year, many of us feel the...

The benefits of gardening for the over 50s

Gardening is an excellent activity for individuals of all ages, but it can be...

How to reduce your laundry and keep your clothes fresher for longer

Clothes Doctor, an eco-friendly cleaning brand, is dedicated to revitalising cherished clothing items while...

Are solar panels right for me?

The way we get our electricity has always been the same. It’s generated remotely...

Silversurfers Ten Year Anniversary Survey Results

In January 2024 we asked our members to complete a survey that asked about...

The dirtiest things in the home and how to clean them

Housework, filthy chores and finding time to tackle those nasty tasks while juggling a...

How to be (almost) plastic-free in your garden

Wherever you look in garden centres, your shed or greenhouse, you are likely to...

10 easy ways to get rid of pet hair in your home

Having a dog or cat often means lots of their hair all over your...

Learn, discuss and discover at the UK’s largest immersive art experience

Step inside some of the world’s greatest masterpieces with monthly talks from top art...

How to rock the leather trend at any age

Unashamedly sexy, synonymous with rebellion and style, this timeless fabric transcends generations and remains...

Unusual uses for Cotton Buds

Cotton buds, typically known for their everyday use in personal hygiene, possess a versatility...

Clever uses for eggshells

Instead of throwing away your eggshells, put them to good use around your home...

7 things you can give up for Lent that will save you money

Apart from New Year’s resolutions, Lent is the prime time for giving up something...

Shrove Tuesday traditions

‘Shrove Tuesday’ also referred to as Pancake Day by many, is similar to the...

Unveiling the versatility of wool: 10 unusual uses for wool

When we think of wool, our minds often conjure images of cosy sweaters, warm...

How to save money on garden essentials when sowing seeds

It’s all very well buying a few packets of seeds with good intentions –...

Why buying bare root plants can save you money

There’s still time to buy roses, fruit trees, hedging and perennials as bare root...

Gardening Masterclass: How to prune roses, hydrangeas, shrubs and trees

Gather up your gardening tools and get ready to revive your roses, shrubs and...

Peter’s Gardening Tips for February

This is the month the Gallanthophiles have been waiting for almost a year –...

How can you encourage birds to use your nest boxes?

As nesting season approaches, many of us will be buying or building nest boxes...

The top 12 edible flowers you can use in your cooking

Not just a decoration, edible flowers also have a unique taste, so they add...

10 of the best gardens to visit to see snowdrops

It’s snowdrop season, when swathes of pint-sized white flowers emerge from frost-laden woodlands, parks,...

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