Collaborative postDo you try to eat organic food where possible? The last fifteen years have seen a huge increase in the availability of organic meat, fruit and veg and dairy products, reflecting the growing consumer interest in the benefits of choosing organic food over conventionally grown alternatives.Those benefits include a healthier diet with less artificial additives, reduced impact on the environment from synthetic ...
Review: Riverford limited edition Sarah Raven recipe box
As you know from this blog, I’m a big fan of gardening, and we love cooking with the fresh fruit and veg that we grow. So when the team at Riverford asked us to try out their limited edition recipe box, featuring recipes by award-winning chef and gardening guru Sarah Raven, I didn’t hesitate to say yes. Riverford started as a very small-scale box scheme in Devon, and has grown to a UK-wide delivery service, supplied by regional farms. ...
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 ...
Organic Potting Kit Review & giveaway with Natural Urban Gardeners
Welcome to a new review and giveaway on the blog - this week I’ve a fantastic prize courtesy of the lovely people at Natural Urban Gardeners. They are offering one lucky winner a fabulous organic potting kit and wildflower mat, perfect for inspiring you to get out in the garden this Autumn.Natural Urban Gardeners supply natural, organic, sustainable and handmade gardening products. Their range is focused on gardening naturally and includes ...