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How to keep squirrels off bird feeders: 10 easy tips

October 17, 2023 by Catherine

Collaborative post Are you struggling to keep squirrels off bird feeders in your garden? These persistent garden visitors can be very entertaining to watch, and many people enjoy having them around. However, squirrels are very clever when it comes to accessing bird feeders, and if you’re not careful, they can consume the majority of the food you put out for wild birds. If you’re keen to make your garden wildlife-friendly by ...

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Easy ways to revamp your garden for summer entertaining

May 22, 2023 by Catherine

Collaborative post The days are getting longer, temperatures are warming up, and we’re all starting to use our gardens more as a place to relax and entertain.  But after months of cold weather and indoor living, your garden might need some attention before it’s ready to welcome summer guests. The good news is there are lots of low effort ways to revamp your garden and get it looking fantastic for al fresco summer ...

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11 unique DIY garden projects for beginners

April 27, 2023 by Catherine

Collaborative post A garden is the pride and joy of many homeowners. You might think that improving a garden has to be very expensive, but you can put your DIY skills to use and spend time on a few projects that transform your outdoor space. Even complete beginners can make a significant difference to their garden on a budget. Spending time on garden projects also allows you to connect with nature, get some exercise, and enjoy the ...

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How DIY furniture can spruce up your garden

July 30, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post Ever since the Covid-19 pandemic where our outdoor spaces became an all-important place to socialise, people have been increasingly invested in creating their own garden idyll. In the UK, this was evidenced by a huge spike in sales of plants and garden furniture during 2020 and 2021. Suppliers are still struggling to keep up with the unexpected demand which has been exacerbated by recent transport issues influenced by ...

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6 simple garden ideas to perk up your outdoor space

April 6, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post Are you looking for some easy ways to perk up your garden? The arrival of spring and the prospect of spending more time in the garden prompts many of us to start thinking about our outdoor spaces more.  It’s not unusual to take a look at the garden after a winter of neglect and realise there’s a bit of work to be done.  I know my garden is definitely in need of some attention to give it a boost right ...

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Gardening in January: jobs to tackle this month

December 21, 2020 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Welcome to your one-stop resource for gardening in January. If you always feel like you don’t have enough time for gardening, or just need some guidance on what to focus on each month, this is the series for you! You can check out my garden jobs for every other month in this post. Gardening in January The start of a new year always puts me into planning mode, and the garden is no exception. There's something so uplifting about looking ...

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Gardening in December: jobs to tackle this month

November 26, 2020 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Welcome to your one-stop resource for gardening in December. If you always feel like you don’t have enough time for gardening, or just need some guidance on what to focus on each month, this is the series for you! You can check out my garden jobs for every other month in this post. Gardening in December If ever there was a month when the garden takes a back seat, it's December. Christmas prep, bad weather and less daylight all make it ...

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Gardening in November: jobs to tackle this month

November 1, 2020 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Welcome to your one-stop resource for gardening in November. If you always feel like you don’t have enough time for gardening, or just need some guidance on what to focus on each month, this is the series for you! You can check out my garden jobs for every other month in this post. Gardening in November This month, my garden seems to have finally accepted that it's autumn, and started the process of shutting down in earnest. In terms ...

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Gardening in October: jobs to tackle this month

October 23, 2020 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Welcome to your one-stop resource for gardening in October. If you always feel like you don’t have enough time for gardening, or just need some guidance on what to focus on each month, this is the series for you! You can check out my garden jobs for every other month in this post. Gardening in October We’re heading towards the quietest time on the gardening calendar, when light is limited, most plants are dormant, and the weather isn’t ...

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Win Charles Dowding’s No Dig Gardening book

September 11, 2020 by Catherine 61 Comments

Welcome to a new book giveaway! I've got two copies of gardening expert Charles Dowding's new book, 'No Dig Gardening', to give away. Whether you've only just started growing your own, or are a seasoned pro, this is a great book to help you improve your crops and garden more sustainably. What is no dig gardening? Charles Dowding is famous in the gardening world for pioneering organic gardening, and for being a world authority on no-dig ...

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