From the monthly archives:

September 2009

Funky Wellies and Gardening Shoes. What to look for?

21 September 2009

Worn and popularised by Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, Wellington Boots – or Wellies as they are often better known – are becoming an essential part in every man and woman’s footwear collection. Whether you’re an avid gardener, festival goer, farmer or dog walker there are now rubber boots on the market to cater [...]

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Wriggly Worms : Organic Worm Farming

18 September 2009

Wormeries are a box system that contain composting worms who devour your kitchen waste and newspapers, creating fantastic food for your indoor and outdoor plants. Wormeries are an extremely easy, convenient and environmentally friendly way of recycling your kitchen waste and reducing the amount of rubbish you send to land fill. They also provide you [...]

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Childrens Outdoor Playhouses – The How to Guide

17 September 2009

Playhouses may have moved on since our childhood but they still remain one of the most popular features our garden can offer our little ones! Hours and hours can pass as they live out their fantasy games or simply run riot outdoors in our gardens. Today playhouses no longer need to be the simple wendy [...]

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Autumn Leaves – Man Versus Tree

16 September 2009

Every Autumn I used to find myself fighting the battle of man versus tree. My Saturday mornings (and most of the afternoon!) used to be spent raking leaves from my driveway, lawn and garden paths, wishing I could be somewhere else enjoying my weekend. Then I discovered a leaf blower and the rest as they [...]

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Raised Beds – Grow your own vegetables in the smallest of spaces

15 September 2009

Do you dream of picking fresh herbs and lettuce in your garden…… Do you want to eat organic but cannot afford to pay the astronomical prices of the supermarkets? Growing your own fruit and veg is the answer! Raised beds enable you to produce meaningful crops in even the smallest of gardens. Many of the [...]

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Handy weeding tools for the mature gardener

11 September 2009

Do you love gardening but are beginning to struggle with the upkeep of your garden because of your mobility? As we get older our appreciation for a freshly pruned tree or a weed free patio grows but unfortunately our ability to complete these tasks pain free begins to diminish. Fear not – with some thoughtful [...]

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Show me the honey : Beekeeping Equipment

9 September 2009

Imagine some freshly baked bread, lightly toasted and smothered in beautiful sweet honey………. Now imagine that you have collected the honey from your very own bees. Mmmmmmm .. Even better! More and more people are taking on the challenge of beekeeping and reaping the benefits of their own homegrown produce. An average bee colony will [...]

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Finding the perfect garden hammock

4 September 2009

Picture a warm summers afternoon, imagine yourself gently drifting into a lovely sleep in your own back garden as you sway from side to side in a comfortable luxurious hammock. More and more people are choosing hammocks over conventional sun loungers for the ultimate relaxation in their garden. As well as using your hammock in [...]

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Patio Heaters – Autumn Alfresco Guide

4 September 2009

Many of us wish to spend more time in the garden than the weather will allow! Patio heaters now allow us all to enjoy our gardens all year round. During the summer, an evening of alfresco dining can be continued long after the sun has gone down and in the colder months  a comforting cup [...]

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Lawn Mower Reviews : A cut above the rest

1 September 2009

Gone are the days of pushing around a blunt bladed lawn mower manually powered by you or your son (if you were lucky and willing to fork out a fiver). Today’s mowers are sleek, high powered and move effortlessly around your garden. Whether you are considering a hover mower, petrol rotary mover, electric rotary motor, [...]

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