Pickling foods makes them last an extremely long time. Also, it adds a new tangy flavour to your meals. The acidity of vinegar kills any microbes that may cause rotting, making the fruit or vegetable ...

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With the 1st of September came the start of meteorological autumn, although we can still enjoy a few more weeks of astronomical summer until the 22nd of September. Bird nesting season has come to an ...

Nothing says spring more than the sight of clusters of scented, lilac flowers hanging gracefully from the stems of a Wisteria, vine trailing across a wall. The problem with many Wisteria, however, is ...

I have always believed in the positive power of plants and 5 years ago began on a journey to prove just how much they could make a difference to our health, happiness and wellbeing. For centuries, ...

Shade-loving climbers are ideal for brightening up dark north and east-facing walls and fences. These shaded spaces are often unused in the garden, but there are plenty of plants hardy enough to ...

The best gardening wisdom should be passed on, from one gardener to another. So here are my top gardening tips from years of experience. These tips will help you boost your plants and borders and ...

What creatures use insect hotels. How to build one, including: containers, filling and contents, assembling the hotel and the right site. What to do next Wildlife projects that everyone can enjoy Our ...

Soil is a complicated being. It contains a mixture of many different materials, including rock and minerals, decaying and decomposed organic matter, air, water and living organisms. High quality soil ...

AFirstly, it is fine to cut your lawn during winter if the weather is warm enough for it to grow. Just pick a dry day and make sure your soil is firm. Set your mower so its blades are raised higher ...

Timing is everything when it comes to cutting stems of Hydrangea for drying. If you cut them too soon, they will still have too much moisture and won’t dry properly. They could even just shrivel up.

Now with any bountiful fruit, it’s likely that there’s going to be some bruised or rotting produce amongst your windfall through the season. Typically, this is brought about by the wind itself where a ...