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…
Are you fed up battling with snails and slugs in your garden? Does it feel like a losing battle sometimes? Don’t worry, there are ways to control these little creatures.…
Feeding your garden birds Do you want to attract birds into your garden? All you need to do is provide them with the right food and make your garden attractive…
In the past, I’ve often looked at my garden and wondered “where do I even start”. I loved plants and flowers and bought lots of them, but my garden never…
On a warm sunny day, there is not much that could be more perfect than a drive through the Kent countryside. Especially if you’re also visiting a medieval house with its…
