There is something undeniably appealing and quintessentially British about having an apple tree, or two, in the garden at home. There’s nothing more satisfying than reaching up to a branch, pic … read more

Well, with all the rain that has arrived in recent weeks, it might not feel exactly like summer, but it’s true - spring has sprung and summer is just around the corner, now. We’re hoping for long, … read more

Rhubarb is one of the first plants in the garden to poke its head above ground and produce a crop, so it’s very much a welcome addition in most gardens. Whilst it can be a little bit like Marmite, i … read more

In our last blog post, we talked about making homemade milkshakes as a great way to encourage children and adults alike to drink more fresh milk, a wonderful source of calcium and vitamin D. Today, … read more

In the last few years, awareness has grown as to the problems of plastic use and the damage that discarded plastics can do to our oceans and wildlife. Most of us now do all we can to recycle plastic … read more