Category Archives: Gardening

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Is it a Tart? Is it a Pie? It’s Vlaai!

We do love a tart.We do love a pie.We do love a crumble too. But [...]

25
Jul
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Living the Wild Life – Connecting with Nature through Foraging

Throughout June, we participated in the Wildlife Trusts 30 Days Wild challenge.The closer we feel [...]

04
Jul
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As Green As It Gets – Nettle soup

A velvety, vegan soup from freshly foraged nettles – it really doesn’t get much greener [...]

23
May
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Chaff Up Your Garden

Information on coffee chaff and how to use it in the garden.

11
Oct
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What’s Wrong with Ragwort?

‘That’s a weed,’ he said. ‘Why do you have a weed in your garden?’‘It’s a [...]

11
Aug
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Repurposing Your Bamboo Toothbrush … in the Garden

According to the dictionary, to repurpose something is to change it slightly in order to [...]

13
Mar
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‘Cause I like … Birds!

Even if you’re not that familar with the Eels, The Big Garden Birdwatch 2023 is [...]

25
Jan
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Pickle All The Way

Don't let any food go to waste but prolong shelve life with this spicy pickle [...]

19
Dec
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To Clean and Not To Clean

Tips and tricks for keeping your garden alive and well in winter. What to clean [...]

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09
Dec
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Food for Thought

You are what you eat. That could be both delicious ánd smart.And even if you [...]

25
Nov