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With autumn just around the corner, there couldn’t be a better time to capitalise...

How to refresh your garden for autumn

As summer draws to a close, annuals are covered in aphids and there is...

How have garden insects fared this summer?

It’s blackberry season, and if you’re lucky enough to live in the countryside or...

How to grow your own blackberries

It’s almost time to plant up grape hyacinths, the pint-sized bulbs which offer a...

Are grape hyacinths good for you?
Peter’s Gardening Tips for September

September is a busy time in the garden. Things can quickly change from summer...

Harvesting herbs: How to make 5 easily homegrown herbs last beyond summer

Don’t let all your homegrown herbs go to waste at the end of the...

Clever uses for household bits & bobs

Whether you keep your household bits and bobs in a utility room, garden shed...

Dazzling Dutch bulbs direct from Holland

DutchGrown bulbs is operated by two brothers, Ben and Pete who are the 4th...

Coping with an empty nest

Whether your children are moving to another city to go to university, going abroad...

How dating online can expand your options

If you’re looking for love or companionship, going online might be your best chance...

How to grab the best bargains – or make some extra cash – at car boot sales

Car boot sales can be a fun and useful way to make your money...

The Reader’s Digest: 100 years young

This year marks 100 years since the launch of the Reader’s Digest. Formed from...

Grow the perfect late summer blooms to cut for your home

If you’ve managed to keep your flowers blooming in the heat, you may want...

7 cleaning jobs you should be tackling this summer

We may be in the middle of the summer holidays, with heatwaves and outings...

How to help smaller birds fight for their share in your garden

One of the joys of having a garden is bird watching – whether it’s...

Introducing: New Kildonan Collection from ARRAN Sense of Scotland

At ARRAN Sense of Scotland, our purpose is to help the world connect with...

Find craft inspiration from the best Martha Stewart videos

Martha Stewart’s YouTube channel is a brilliant source of inspiration for craft videos and...

8 stunning gardens to visit this summer

Whether you’re looking for a calm oasis away from the noise of family life,...

Sell your car without the hassle of selling your car

It’s no surprise that selling your car can be a pain. From writing the...

Why cats make great pets

It’s the age-old battle, cats versus dogs. All of the stereotypes come out; cats...

Benefits Of Decking For Holiday Park Caravans

Holiday lodges and static caravans have grown in popularity due to their affordability and...

Crafts with grandchildren: try tie-dye

Searching for a perfect summertime craft project to do with the grandkids? Teach them...

This is how often you should actually replace your underwear

Each season we tend to reevaluate our wardrobes, buying shiny new trend pieces and...

Clever tips and tricks to keep produce fresh

From storing certain fruits and vegetables together to unique ways to keep leaves crisp,...

Peter’s Gardening tips for August

After some record-breaking temperatures, summer is in full bloom, although many gardens have suffered...

Is apple cider vinegar the key to shiny, healthy hair?

Celebrities including Victoria Beckham, Kourtney Kardashian and Katy Perry have all touted the apparent...

How to prepare your garden for the potential drought

After the blistering heatwave and more warm weather coming our way, we could be...

Clever uses for toothpaste

Toothpaste doesn’t only clean teeth – there’s dozens of other clever ways you can...

The toughest watch of all time!

Born from a dream of “creating a watch that never breaks.” In 1983, CASIO...

Household items we should all be recycling

We all want to do our best for the planet and recycling is right...

5 heat-seeking plants that actually love hot weather

It’s hot, it’s muggy and you’re starting to wilt – much like a flower...

Tips on how to recognise heatstroke in dogs and how to prevent it

With temperatures set to soar once again this month we look at how heat...

How to help garden wildlife during a heatwave

With temperatures soaring yet again in many parts of the UK take a moment...

How long does a sofa last?

Your sofa goes through a lot over its lifetime, but you can extend its...

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