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Repel mosquitoes naturally
Following on from the eco barbecues post; Christopher, over at Blog Harbour, asked about natural ways to get rid of mosquitoes. Mosquitoes can turn a pleasant walk or relaxing evening into a nightmare of feeling that you’re being bitten alive and the critters can carry some nasty diseases. Unfortunately, most over the counter mosquito treatments…
Read MoreAn eco friendly barbecue
Is there such a thing as an eco friendly barbecue, or is it a contradiction in terms? Do we have to give up one of our nation’s favourite past times if we are to be dark green? I’ve been thinking about this and have come up with a few ideas for reducing our carbon footprint.…
Read MoreSave a bluebell wood with good gifts
Bluebells are one of my favourite flowers. We have a hill near us where carpets of them adorn the spring time and I love finding a log to sit on amongst them all and falling into a blissful doze. It’s the kind of space where you know summer really is going to come! After a…
Read MoreDig in and get free seeds
As part of BBC’s Dig In series, you can get some free seeds. The aim of the series is to introduce the joys and benefits of growing your own. It saves money, reduces packaging and you don’t need an allotment or a pair of wellies! All you need is a willingness to get your hands…
Read MoreCredit crunch gardening – 5 tips
Why not grow your own this year? Gardening doesn’t need to be expensive and it can SAVE you money in the long run. Plus you’ll be able to indulge in a little self sufficiency, which always feels great! Once you bite into your first home grown crop, you’ll be hooked and planning on expanding your…
Read More3 simple green tips that you can do today!
Plan a green day this week! If you want to reduce your carbon footprint, but are not sure where to start, here are 3 simple tips. Making small changes helps you and the environment. If you’re feeling in control of what you are doing, you’ll feel inspired to do more. The environment will benefit every…
Read MorePotato council potatoes for schools – home education resources
One of the most frequent questions when people know we home educate is about resources. What resources are out there? What support do you have? What things can you get access to? I have to admit, it takes a bit of searching around and word of mouth recommendations initially, but there are some great resources…
Read MoreA natural, safe way to get rid of slugs with neem oil
The growing season is upon us, and with it come the slugs! If there is one pest that gardeners everywhere strive to find a solution for getting rid of, it has to be the slug. They love our damp, clay soil, hiding under our hedges and coming out at night to feast on our lettuces…
Read MorePlanting potatoes!
It’s not too late to plant potatoes, but many people will have them in already. We tend to run a few weeks behind everyone else over here – we have heavy clay soil which gets waterlogged. The upside is that after everyone else has finished their harvest, we are still enjoying ours!
Read MoreChoose organic and fairtrade during national bed month
Did you know that March is national bed month? Supported by the sleep council, the aim of bed month is to promote the importance of a good nights sleep. Last year I stayed at a friend’s house; in her guest bedroom. The bed was the worst I have ever slept on and I ended up…
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