Collaborative post Any outdoor space provides plenty of activities that you can do with your child. Family gardening projects are a great way to help children engage with nature, learn about the natural world, and have fun at the same time. Simple and fun family gardening projects If you’d like to become a more green-fingered family, these four family gardening projects are a great place to start. Each one is simple, doesn't need much ...
Container gardening: ten easy vegetables to grow in pots, and how to do it
Are you looking for tips on how to grow vegetables in pots and containers? Whether you need advice on growing vegetables in pots for beginners, or want to expand your container vegetable garden, there’s lots of inspiration here. This post lists ten of the easiest vegetables to grow in pots. I’ve also included tips for taking care of your vegetable plants, and a guide to the basic tools you need to grow vegetables in pots. The ...
How to grow coffee plants in your garden
Collaborative post Have you ever considered growing your own coffee? Many coffee lovers believe that cultivating quality beans is just not possible in your garden. However, if you're able to provide the right conditions and invest a bit of time, it's perfectly feasible to grow coffee plants in your garden or indoors. Here's how to do it. Ideal climatic conditions to grow coffee plants Climate is a crucial factor when it comes to ...
Gardening in May: jobs to tackle this month
Welcome to your one-stop resource for gardening in May. If you're not sure what to focus on this month, or are short on time for gardening, you're in the right place! You can check out my gardening jobs for every other month in this post. Gardening in May May is one of the busiest months in the garden. Everything is growing, so there's lots of maintenance going on, but we're also still planting lots of new things. Add to that the ...
Tips to improve your broadband when working from home
Collaborative post While we all expect our home broadband to be good enough to handle our entertainment needs, it takes on an extra dimension when we’re working from home. This is when it becomes crucially important to get it right. Working from home usually requires a stable broadband connection that won’t let you down just when you’re about to send that important document to a colleague or host a video call. A weak connection at a ...
Home management: 5 essential habits to teach your kids
Collaborative post If you're a parent, you're no doubt keen to be a good role model and set the right example for your kids to follow. Children love to mimic the adults around them, so it’s important that you encourage them to form good habits via your own behaviour. Encouraging your kids to develop basic home management skills when they are young will help them to look after their own homes when they're older. Getting your kids involved ...
Sustainable gardening: 4 great ways to be more eco-friendly in your garden
Collaborative post Would you like to be more eco-friendly in your garden? With lots of us becoming more mindful of the impact we have on the environment, it's no wonder it's a growing trend right now. In addition to this change in consumer behaviour, businesses are also moving towards greener production methods and more eco-friendly products that are recyclable, compostable, or reusable. When it comes to your garden, there are lots of ...
Tips for removing pet hair from your furniture
Collaborative post If you have ever had a pet, you probably know how tricky the problem of pet hair in your home can be. How do you minimise it? What should you do to get rid of it? Whether you let your furry friend on the furniture or not, you can be sure your pet's hair will find it's way pretty much everywhere. Removing the hair may feel like an impossible task, but the right instruments and tools can make the process much quicker and ...
Easy ways to embrace sustainable living
Collaborative post Even before the world stopped due to the pandemic, sustainable living was a hot topic. The trend of buyers seeking eco-friendly products and materials, including sustainable and conscious supply chains, was already well-established. As a result, many designers and manufacturers were focusing their research and development on improving their product ranges to meet the needs of eco-conscious consumers. Then along came the ...
The best microgreens to grow, and how to grow microgreens at home
Would you like to grow your own microgreens? It’s a really simple indoor gardening project that can quickly provide you with super-healthy, tasty edible greens. Read on for a simple step-by-step guide to growing microgreens, plus advice on the best microgreens to grow. What are microgreens? Microgreens are seedlings of herbs and vegetables. You would usually allow the plant to reach full size before harvesting it, but with ...