It’s a fact that lots of people don’t particularly relish January. That post-Christmas slump as we head to work; cold and dark days filled with miserable weather; and a seemingly endless wait until … read more

We’ve talked a lot recently on the blog about the environment and the ways in which we can all make changes in our lives that could lessen our impact on the world we live in. From plastic pollut … read more

Dare we mention the ‘C’ word yet? Yes, we’re talking about Christmas which is now just a few short weeks away. That means that it’s time to start thinking about what gifts to give friends, family … read more

When it feels as though several kilos of vegetables have ripened overnight in the vegetable garden, or the allotment is positively groaning with produce, the annual glut has arrived, make no mista … read more

There can be few fruit trees in an orchard or garden that earn their keep as well as the plum. Most varieties are fairly trouble-free and very prolific when it comes to fruit production. In fact … read more