Welcome to a great new wildlife camera giveaway which is perfect for spring, when our garden wildlife starts to get busy! I've got a state-of-the-art Wireless Wildlife Observation Camera worth £149.99 from Wildlife World to give away to one lucky winner. There's also a very generous discount code for my readers on this product, read on for more details :) Wildlife World are based in Gloucestershire, and specialise in the design and ...
Win a De-Stress Christmas gift set from Scentered
Have you started your Christmas shopping yet? If you're stressed out from the effort, or in desperate need of inspiration, this giveaway is for you! I've got four gorgeous De-Stress aromatherapy gift sets from Scentered to give away - perfect for Christmas gifting, or a treat for yourself at this busy time of year. Scentered is a UK-based company that specialises in aromatherapy products. Their "Stop. Inhale. Reset." Wellbeing Ritual ...
Win a bundle of gardening books from Dorling Kindersley
Welcome to a new giveaway on the blog, which is perfect for gardening fans - and anyone who is buying gifts for green-fingered friends and family this Christmas! I've got a fantastic bundle of gardening books from Dorling Kindersley to give away to one lucky winner. There are titles to suit all ages of garden lovers and growers, and each book is beautifully presented and illustrated. Let's take a look at each title in more ...
Forcing bulbs indoors: an easy autumn project for early flowers
This post contains affiliate links. Affiliate links will be clearly marked with a * and if you click through and make a purchase, I will receive a small commission from that sale. Autumn is traditionally the time to plant spring bulbs in the garden, with daffodils, tulips, hyacinths, iris and crocus all popular choices. But while you’re planting bulbs in the garden, it’s a great idea to pot up some of those bulbs and ‘force’ ...
Beautiful autumn flower gifts from direct2florist
Collaborative post At this time of year, we’re usually spending less time outside, and for me that makes it all the more important to bring a little bit of the outdoors into our homes. I think a beautiful seasonal bouquet of flowers is a fantastic way to keep us connected with nature; it’s perfect for perking up a room, not to mention your mood! With this in mind, I’ve been taking a look at the autumn range of flower gifts and ...
The Non-Parent’s Guide to Birthday Gifts for Kids
Collaborative post If you’re a parent and your child’s birthday is coming up, the chances are you’re already quite organised and clued-up when it comes to presents. Whether they’ve left you one too many hints to ignore, or you’ve seen something you’d know they’d love, you’ve probably got it sorted. But what about all the uncles, aunties, friends-of-friends, godparents, and network of wider family members? Obviously you can ask the ...
Baby Bio Mother’s Day gifts for green-fingered mums
Do you have a green-fingered mum to buy for this Mother's Day? As you can probably imagine, my presents are often along the plants and gardening theme! Houseplants are very much a popular gift choice for Mother's Day; they're a lovely way to say 'thank you mum', and if cared for will provide years of pleasure. If you're thinking of heading down the houseplant route, these gift packs from houseplant experts Baby Bio® are the perfect ...
Win a limited edition Emma Bridgewater flower jug plus a bundle of Unwins flower seeds
It's really not long until spring arrives now, have you sown any seeds yet? This lovely giveaway courtesy of Unwins is perfect for getting you started! I’m giving away two prize bundles, each containing a limited edition Emma Bridgewater flower jug and five packs of Unwins 'Beautiful Bouquets' flower seeds. Such a lovely prize: it would make a fantastic treat for a gardening fan, and it's a great introduction to growing flowers for cutting ...
Festive reading: A Christmas Tale from Joules
One of my favourite things about the lead-up to Christmas is sharing festive books with my children. We've built up a little collection over the years, and it's always lovely to rediscover our old favourites each year. The build-up to Christmas is inevitably hectic and exciting for kids, and I always find that sharing a lovely Christmassy story is a brilliant way to help them (and me!) unwind and spend some cosy quiet time together. This year ...
Indoor gardening gifts from Baby Bio plus giveaway
Are you buying gifts for gardeners this Christmas? If the gardeners in your life are anything like me, they’ll always be happy with a present that encourages them to indulge in their hobby. I know I’ve got a few gardening-related items on my wish list every year! If there are indoor gardening fans on your present list, I've got some great gift ideas to share with you from houseplant experts Baby Bio®. There's also a lovely giveaway with two ...