This is the 5th year of the Great British Bee Count which is sponsored by Ecotalk and supported by Buglife, the invertebrate conservation trust. This year, wildlife and gardening experts are calling on the public to grow weeds, leave patches of long grass, and encourage wildflowers to help Britain’s bees. After all, many weeds are
Hens are enriching, intelligent birds – and make fantastic pets. Imagine if your dog could drive you to work, or your cat could make you a cup of tea in the morning. Hens aren’t quite that intelligent, but they are a pet with some serious benefits, a pet over and above most, in fact in
Ryton Organic Gardens is the home of Garden Organic, previously known as the Henry Doubleday Research Association. The gardens, which are open to the public, promote organic gardening. Sadly, it looks as if Garden Organic may sell the gardens for development, which clearly seems contrary to the aims and ethos of the organisation. There is
Houseplants come with a number of benefits. Keeping indoor plants can lead to lowered blood pressure and stress, and increase creativity and productivity levels. What’s more, certain houseplants have been proven to filter toxins from the air, making it easier to breathe and helping to naturally soothe allergies. The actual act of gardening is beneficial
Would you like some established oak trees, between 2ft and 7ft? They are free – but you may need to do a little hard graft……… Tim Cummings purchased 2 acres of organic land in Cray’s Hill, near Basildon. Tim has cleared about an acre but there’s another acre still to clear. However, there’s a little
Heinz Tomato Ketchup reveals 2016 ‘Grow Your Own’ winner We all know the benefits of growing your own food, but having your own carefully nurtured tomatoes made in to a bottle of Heinz Tomato Ketchup isn’t something most of us will experience. But one Rochford lady has a bottle of Heinz Tomato Ketchup that will
Going to the gym can feel like a chore, can’t it? But, what if you could get the same benefits from stepping out the door into your garden? Well, you can – although you need to do a little bit more than step out there. If you enjoy gardening and you have a beautiful outdoor
If you’ve vowed to hit the gym every day and never have a cheat meal, you’re probably being too hard on yourself. Being healthy doesn’t mean being a complete saint! Instead, there are lots of easy ways to become healthier, and we’ve whittled it down to ten of the best ideas. How many of these
The health benefits of growing your own veg. Have you had your ‘five a day’ today? We all know that eating vegetables is good for us, but the health benefits can be even greater if we grow our own food – not to mention the fact that harvesting vegetables from our back garden puts much
5 Tips to Help You Boost Your Healthy Eating The beginning of a new year can prompt us to make some important changes in our lives, such as finally getting fit or losing weight. This year, to help you achieve your goals, why not focus your efforts on what you are eating? Here are five