Welcome to my Mother’s Day gift guide - yes, it’s really not long until Mother’s Day! Sunday 6th March is fast approaching, so here are some brilliant gift ideas to help you narrow down your search for the perfect present. Whether the mum in question enjoys gardening, getting outdoors, pampering or just a lovely treat, there are lots of great gift suggestions here. Hopefully I’ve done the hard work for you and given you plenty of inspiration ...
Winter pest control for your home
Winter isn’t really a season when we give much thought to home and garden pest control, is it? I know I tend to associate the warmer months of the year with pests such as wasps, ants and rodents. And while the Summer months do bring unwelcome visitors into our homes and gardens, did you know that the colder temperatures of Winter actually encourage some pests to take advantage of our cosy homes by moving indoors. Not a nice thought! When it ...
Fun Facts: Animal sleep habits
Sleep. If you're a parent to young children that topic probably features heavily in your lives. Whether it's how to crack the bedtime routine, getting kids to sleep through the night, or trying to grab some quality rest yourself, sleep is a big deal for parents. But have you ever wondered how the animal world tackles it? I've recently come across this lovely infographic from Mattress Next Day ,which is full of fascinating facts on adult and ...
My pick of the best natural Christmas wreaths
Have you put up your Christmas decorations yet? We did ours last weekend and it’s one of my favourite parts of the season, I love making the house feel so celebratory. I like to extend the decorations to the outside of the house a little bit as well, to create a really festive welcome as soon as you step onto the drive. The main decoration I use for this is a lovely fresh Christmas wreath, hanging in pride of place on the front door. I ...
Gift guide: Christmas gifts for the green-fingered
Welcome to my Christmas gift guide, looking at gift ideas for the green-fingered people in your life. I’ve done the hard work for you and hunted down lots of great gift suggestions which are perfect for those who love their garden, nature and the outdoors. Enjoy! Christmas gifts for keen gardeners Garden tools don’t have to look plain and boring; this Fork & Trowel Tool Set, £29.95 from Wild & Wolf’s Thoughtful Gardener range have ...
Gift guide: Christmas gifts for children
Welcome to the second gift guide in my Christmas gifts series. This time I’m looking at gifts for children who love nature and the outdoors. I know my two children have no problem reeling off a long list of toys they’ve seen on adverts and want to put on their Christmas list, and of course there is a place for these gifts in a family Christmas. But in this gift guide I’m focusing on some less obvious gift ideas that tap into children’s natural ...
A guide to dealing with home & garden pests
With the colder months underway you might be thinking home and garden pests aren't something you need to worry about, but that's actually not the case. It's a good idea to be mindful of household pests all year round, so you can deal with any problems as soon as they arise rather than be faced with a tricky infestation. This infographic from Primrose gives lots of tips and ideas for dealing with unwelcome household pests, including where to ...
Dealing with Summer home & garden pests
The Summer months can be a bit of a pain when it comes to home and garden pests. Warmer weather, outdoor dining and more readily available food sources can all contribute to an invasion of unwelcome visitors. I’ve been looking at this infographic from Axatax, which is full of facts on pests that are commonly found in the home and garden, and it’s made me realise there are some very good reasons to deter certain unwelcome visitors! Here are ...
Mother’s Day gift ideas for green-fingered Mums
With Mother’s Day fast approaching the shops are filling up with gift ideas. As a mum and a gardener I’ve been thinking about what gardening-themed gifts I might like to receive. Here’s my top 5. A special plant Every gardener has one thing in common: they never believe they have too many plants, so a lovely new specimen is always a great idea for a gift. You could go for something with particular relevance to the recipient, such as a rose ...
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