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

Peter’s Gardening Tips for February

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

How can you encourage birds to use your nest boxes?

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

The top 12 edible flowers you can use in your cooking

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

10 of the best gardens to visit to see snowdrops
Top 10 uses for an empty egg box

You can give that paper yet another life by reusing the cartons in these...

Clever uses for baby oil

Inexpensive, readily available and safe enough for use on babies’ skin, baby oil has...

What to know about walking your dog in the cold

Our furry friends can get cold too. But despite the continuous fall in temperature...

How often should I clean my bird feeder?

As Big Garden Birdwatch approaches, wildlife lovers will be filling up their feeders with...

A guide to growing the best potatoes for different uses

They’re such as staple of our weekly menu, yet potatoes come in all shapes...

Tips on dealing with a frozen windscreen without using a spray de-icer

With the risk of overnight frost and ice very real in the next few...

Clever uses for oats

Porridge oats can be used for so much more than just a hearty breakfast...

Unusual home remedies for everyday ailments

In times of pain and discomfort, painkillers and ointments are often the go-to option...

Silversurfers Book Club Winter 2024

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

Futuristic design and ‘faster than a sports car’ – why Tesla’s Cybertruck has gone viral

Tesla’s Cybertruck got people talking from the moment it was first released. Looking like...

10 minute tutorial: How to arrange supermarket lillies into a stunning floral arrangement

Learn how to create a stunning floral display in 10 minutes using supermarket lillies...

7 clever uses for Blu Tack

Blu Tack has become a household name for its extraordinary versatility and functionality. Composed...

Christmas houseplants you can grow outside after the festive season

As Christmas comes to an end, how are your houseplants doing? If you’ve managed...

Peter’s Gardening Tips for January 2024

We were served up with a wide range of weather in December, including frost...

8 New Year’s resolutions that actually work

Instead of a New Year’s resolution that rights a wrong in your life, why...

Clever uses for vegetable oil

A little bit of vegetable oil can go a long way – and it’s...

Beyond the spill: 6 unusual uses for paper kitchen roll you never knew

When it comes to household essentials, the humble paper kitchen roll is often underestimated....

Clever uses for Fairy liquid

Fairy liquid is a household staple in Britain – and there’s so many weird...

10 potential hazards for pets at Christmas

While Christmas is the time for us humans to celebrate, indulge and have fun...

Beyond the Christmas table: Alternative uses for Cranberry Sauce

Cranberry sauce is a staple on Christmas tables, adding a burst of tart sweetness...

10 unusual uses for Coca-Cola

Coca-Cola is a household name, famous for its sweet and fizzy taste. However, did...

Why does my Christmas poinsettia always die?

Poinsettias are everywhere at this time of year, their vivid red, white or pink...

10 tips to make perfect sausage rolls at home

Pastry and sausage meat – the ultimate match, but you’ve got to get it...

How to grow your own Brussels sprouts for next year

Love them or hate them, Brussels sprouts are a mainstay of the Christmas table....

5 ways to use your Christmas tree clippings creatively

A master florist offers five gorgeous arrangements, which will use up your Christmas tree...

A guide to winter feeding for garden birds

Winter is a challenging time for garden birds. As temperatures drop and natural food...

As the cold snap sets in – what should gardeners do to prepare?

As winter arrives this month, it brings with it some cold icy blasts and...

Christmas Decorations Masterclass: Make your own Festive Wreath, Garland and Flower Centrepieces

Florist Kim Shaw returns to show you how to get your home ready for...

Make your own edible gifts

Why elbow your way through a crowded high street in search of yet more...

Clever uses for mayonnaise

A jar of mayonnaise has clever uses that – surprisingly – have nothing to...

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