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Anna Glanville-Hearson |
Monday, 17th December 2012

You come in from the pouring rain and kick your soggy shoes off after a day at work; you get back from a long journey; you get up from the computer at your tedious, number-crunching job... You...

Desert King Fig
Garden Guy |
Thursday, 13th December 2012

Got a fig tree? They are Super Easy to grow and there are over 700 different types in the US alone and more then 1000 worldwide. The most common in the US are Black Mission, Brown Turkey, and...

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Sebastian von Holstein |
Sunday, 9th December 2012

Most of us will have thought about hair loss, a good percentage will have experienced it or you may even be going through it as we speak.  

While there are many shampoo’s,...

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Sarah Johnstone |
Friday, 7th December 2012

You can never have too many mince pies at this time of year and if you make a large batch they freeze really well and can be thawed and warmed through as and when needed. The following...

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Hayley Harland |
Friday, 30th November 2012

Like ravenous sharks onto the scent of blood, it's our instinct that leads us down a leafy garden path towards a rich, balmy aroma. Pulses race as the door opens to release a wave of the exotic...

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Sarah Johnstone |
Friday, 23rd November 2012

This recipe is sugar free and suitable for vegetarians. If you have a wheat intolerance use a gluten free bread for the crumbs.

Ingredients

Serves 10 – 15

Photo credit: Joanne Fraser of Groundwork Solent
Groundwork Solent |
Wednesday, 21st November 2012

Ever wanted to make your very own bird hide but been put off by the cost and the construction of what is a well built wooden shed? Be put off no more. With just a few willow whips you can...

Salad bed in very early Spring
Emily Ingham |
Wednesday, 14th November 2012

Don't hibernate just yet: head outside! Planting garlic, beans and peas now will hopefully ensure an earlier and better crop next year. It may look like they're not doing anything over winter,...