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

Silversurfers Book Club Winter 2023

Inexpensive, filling and delicious – rice is a staple of households around the world....

Clever uses for rice

Boosting wildlife, reducing carbon footprints and becoming ‘biodiversity positive’ are all part of the...

How gardeners can boost wildlife and help threatened species

Onions are incredibly versatile – and not just for cooking!  Here’s a few clever...

Clever uses for onions
How effective is wool in the garden?

With an eye on sustainability, wool is increasingly being seen as a viable ingredient...

A beginner’s guide to growing potatoes

Potatoes are among the easiest veg to grow for newcomers – and the start...

9 inspiring ideas to live a fuller life this year

A New Year brings an opportunity to create your best year yet.  A fuller...

Gardening trends for 2023 – experts make their predictions

Planet-friendly gardening is on the cards for 2023 as gardeners ditch peat, create alternative...

How gardeners can recycle better in the New Year

It’s time for all of us to green up our act and do our...

Are you washing your dressing gown often enough?

As essential as puffer jackets, bobble hats and mittens, our dressing gowns get a...

Make your mark on history with a Findmypast family tree

The question of how to preserve your family’s legacy for future generations is a...

Digital gift cards.  What are they?

There is still a large amount of learning to do around gift cards here...

10 things you should know about the most festive of all garden birds – the robin

These little cuties come into their own at Christmas Be they sat on garden...

How to cook an eco-friendly Christmas dinner and keep energy costs low

Tucking into a hearty feast is one of the big joys of the festive...

Is the cost of living crisis changing gifting?

Christmas 2022 is shaping up to be one of giving, reflecting and budgeting this...

Driving in winter weather

From heavy rain to snow and ice, winter can throw up some perilous driving...

How to keep your poinsettia alive past Christmas

Every Christmas you may hold out hope for your favourite festive pot plant and...

How to be more sustainable – and save money – with your Christmas wrapping

Waste is a big concern for many households – be it financial waste, or...

5 reasons you should have your spray foam removed 

Spray foam insulation is the biggest problem facing UK homeowners. 1. Spray foam can...

How to care for your Christmas tree

Choosing your tree with care and keeping it well watered is the key to...

5 Indispensable tips tor protecting your phone this winter

At this time of year when the average temperature in the UK ranges from...

Save ‘up to £200 in fuel a year’ by doing these 9 things

Sky-high fuel prices are a major cost-of-living problem for most drivers at the moment....

Tips for keeping warm as the ‘wintry spell’ begins

As cold arctic air is set to move across the UK, plunging temperatures to...

Your winter allotment plan 2022: what to grow now on your vegetable patch

Christmas may be nearing, but don’t think you can sit tight just because the...

How to get rid of red wine and other Christmas spillages

When you’ve nailed every festive detail – and a few Santa-sized surprises along the...

How to give your houseplants the wow factor this Christmas

If your budget is tight this Christmas but you still want festive houseplants, you...

Chef secrets for the perfect roast potatoes

What you serve as the main dish for Christmas dinner is up for debate,...

Clever uses for sellotape

Sellotape can be used in dozens of weird and wonderful ways for so much...

Christmas is around that corner!  What are the best gift cards to gift this year?

Everyone needs a little help in thinking of gifts to give, so we asked...

Save money by making your own Christmas decorations with garden trimmings

Money tight this Christmas? You don’t have to spend a fortune on ready-made festive...

Struggling to keep up with pet costs? Here’s what experts want you to know

Pets are an important and much-loved part of the family – but for some...

How to create a showstopping Christmas flower display

Festive flowers are a must in the run-up to Christmas, but how can you...

The do’s and don’ts of walking near livestock

Fresh air and exercise are so good for us that it’s no wonder more...

Clever uses for nail files

A sturdy nail file has plenty of practical uses beyond smoothing your nails. Here...

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