When it comes to gardening most gardeners endure an on going battle with weeds, including the Dandelion. They soon find a crevice to grow in or a lawn to invade, often resulting in gouges in the lawn where they have been removed. But as some of you will be aware the Dandelion along with other …
April 2016
Kitchen Makeover: Refitted Kitchen Cupboards
At last the kitchen makeover is now virtually complete. Gone is the old and tired kitchen to welcome a new kitchen. New gloss doors, a new tall cupboard, a new and better functioning oven and hob, new tiles, painted walls, pendant light, floor rug and kitchen accessories. From Tiles to Kitchen Units Considering originally …
Giveaway: Celebrate and Win a Set of Bedding from Julian Charles (Closed)
Who likes the sound of a new set of crisp bedding. I have teamed together with Julian Charles to celebrate Garden Tea Cakes and Me winning the Best Dressed Interiors Blogger competition they recently ran. Imogen Bed Set Not only does that mean I get to have a lovely badge for my blogs sidebar, but …
Knitting and Crochet Inspiration an Alternative Sky Blanket
I enjoy a challenge and learning something new, and have created a few knitting and crochet projects over the last twelve months. I see such inspirational photographs on my social media feeds, I was quite taken with all the Sky Blankets I came across a few months ago. But did not come across this form of knitting challenge until …
Extending the Vegetable Growing Season with a Poly Tunnel
Spring is racing along and the benches of the greenhouse are occupied by plants that have been over wintering protected from the cold, along with an increasing number of seedlings. Growing space is limited inside the greenhouse, as it is in the raised beds, this limits my choice of fruit and vegetables for growing. So …
7 Tips to Maintain Your Greenhouse as New
Here are 7 of my top tips for maintaining a greenhouse. These will ensure your greenhouse stays in good condition and looking like new for years to come. 1. Once a year move out the contents, brush and wash down and disinfect the inside of the greenhouse. This includes any separate staging or benches. This …