An enthusiasm for resourcefulness
“Make do and mend” may have been a phrase introduced during WW2 – and something that’s had something of a revival in recent years – but the roots of its ethos lie in the resourcefulness and thri ...
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Go organic for Organic September!
This September sees the return of Organic September, an initiative by the Soil Association to encourage the whole nation to try organic. Throughout the month, shops, farms and producers are inviting e ...
The enemy in the kitchen of the elderly
The elderly need to take greater precautions regarding the safe storage of food than the young because as we age our immune system can struggle to overcome infectious organisms. One of the worst sourc ...
Make your garden a safe sanctuary for wildlife this winter
Even in the comfort of our heated homes it can be a struggle to keep warm once the cold snap kicks in, but spare a thought for your garden birds as they wrestle with the challenges of winter in the wi ...