If you want to start growing vegetables but don’t know how, growing peas and beans couldn’t be any easier. They are the ideal plants to grow when you’re just starting…
Thank you for reading part 6 of our garden makeover, ‘how we made a gravel patio‘, and welcome to part 7! After our visit to Sissinghurst Gardens, we were…
If you are thinking of growing your own tomatoes, I can tell you that it’s going to be very worthwhile. They are so much tastier than the bought supermarket varieties.…
The ancient practice of Yoga has become more and more popular over the years. It’s safe to say that most people understand the many benefits it brings. People of all…
As anyone who follows me on social media knows, I’m a little bit obsessed with roses at the moment. A few years ago I thought that roses were beautiful, but…
Great news, we now have a Sweet Life and Lemons shop! I am really proud to have teamed up with Teemill and Rapanui, who make ethically produced organic clothing.…
Most of us have a spot in our garden that is shady and challenging. What can you plant in shade? Most popular and colourful plants tend to thrive…
Now that my husband and I have caught the gardening bug, we love visiting different gardens for inspiration and ideas. There are some very well-known places on every gardener’s list,…
Our great day out in April Hever Castle was the childhood home of Anne Boleyn and attracts a lot of tourism and interest. We visited the castle a few years…
I’m always on the lookout for fascinating plants that are a little bit different to the norm. When I heard about this climber, the cup and saucer vine, I decided…
How can we forgive? Any one of us has got a story to tell about forgiveness. Not many people can go through life without being the target of some injustice,…
Did you know that crushed eggshells have various fantastic uses in the garden? I knew about using them to deter slugs and snails (my last post talks about this), but…
