Do Gardens Need Shade? 6 DIY Options For Overly Sunny Gardens
This year has seen one of the sunniest years on record. The UK has had a huge drought and hit 40C (104F) for the first…
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Niki Wilkinson
Practical ideas for growing, making and building a more self-reliant home. Find something useful for the space, time and budget you have.
Saving Energy At Home: Do Dimming Lights Save Energy?
In case you haven't noticed by now, the UK (and the rest of the world) is in a bit of an energy crisis. The prices…
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Is Raising Chickens Cheaper Than Buying Eggs?
Inexpensive backyard chickens have been gaining popularity in recent years as people look for ways to save money on groceries, but is raising your own…
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Blight: Can I Reuse Soil From Tomatoes With Blight?
Tomato blight is a fungal disease that can devastate a tomato crop. It is important to take measures to control the spread of the disease…
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July 2022 Update: Welcome To Summer!
It always feels like Spring takes FOREVER to get going, and then almost as soon as you can say "yes, this is Spring!" it's the…
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Growing Strawberries in a Cold Frame: Shelter and Earlier Crops
You can grow strawberries in a cold frame, using it for shelter or to bring the harvest forward. An unheated frame does not guarantee winter…
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Do Bees Make Nests in Compost Bins?
Did you know that bees make nests in compost bins? I came across this recently when doing a bit of research about compost bins, that…
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Is a Wormery Worth It? Worm Composting for Small UK Gardens
A wormery can be worthwhile if you have limited space, regular small amounts of suitable kitchen scraps and time to check conditions. It produces useful…
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Can You Freeze Food Waste? How To Freeze 8 Types Of Food Waste
The key to successful living is having a low impact on the Earth. One way to do this is by reducing your food waste and…
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Is Rain Barrel Water Safe To Use On My Vegetable Garden?
Collecting rainwater in barrels or water butts is something that most gardeners do without thinking about it, but is this rainwater collected actually safe to…
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