I follow a lot of American homesteaders online, and there’s something about the simple, self sufficient lifestyle that really appeals to me. Ever since I’ve run my own kitchens at home, I’ve always thrived with a well-stocked pantry topping up on fresh produce as and when needed. While I’ve always been conscious about the cleaning products I use, over the last years I made a conscious effort to switch to a largely organic diet, without completely breaking the bank. The strugg

I usually wait till the first day of advent to put up my Christmas tree, and with my tree comes my advent wreath. But this year, with a...

I cant be the only one who occasionally opens a hardback book to find a reminant of yonder years, an abundance of colours, shapes and...

Elderflower Cordial These last few weeks it really has felt like summer has arrived and nothing feels more summery than a long glass of...

As the days get longer and the mercury rises, invites for casual get-togethers, BBQs and dinner parties will stream in giving us the...

This year will be my sixth harvest year at the allotment. It's been a long journey of trial and error, learning what method works best...

So you have been treated to, or more importantly treated yourself, a bouquet of flowers. Below are four steps to keep them fresh for as...

I have never really taken much notice of the weather forecast. I would wake up in the morning open the curtains and decide what I was...

Well, this is late… I had good intentions of writing this entry on Sunday but then ended up losing track of time at the allotment. Week 2...

Now, I am by no means an expert gardener. Which is why I wanted to start blogging about my allotment, hopefully giving some inspiration...

I'm not sure what has brought it on but I have gone a little fig crazy recently, from fiddle fig trees to fig tattoos and now, the life...