Category: Organic Supplies
Reduce your carbon footprint and grow seasonal
It is possible now to get whatever fruit and vegetables we want from the supermarkets all year round and the idea of eating only seasonal produce is far from most people’s thoughts but as we all become more aware of global warming and the need to reduce our carbon footprint it is important to consider…
Read MoreGrowing your own vegetables in your garden
More and more people are looking for ways that they can cut down on their living costs and help the environment and one of these ways is to grow your own vegetables. There is something very satisfying about eating fruit or vegetables that you have grown, and you will usually find that they taste a…
Read MoreHelp the environment and grow mushrooms
The supermarkets have an amazing choice of mushrooms on offer from the common button variety to the more exotic shitake mushroom. Some botanists believe that mushrooms are an essential part of our whole ecosystem and play a huge role in increasing the volume of water that the soil can absorb. So, as well as being…
Read MoreGrow your own delicious salad
Spring has sprung and the salad season is upon us but how many people buy a bag of lettuce only to throw it away a few days later because it is out of date? It is so easy to grow your own delicious, peppery rocket at home that can be used not only in salads…
Read MoreHerb growing for the novice gardener
Growing your own herbs is easy to do and plants can be in grown in pots on a sunny windowsill or in planters on a patio area. They can also be planted in the garden, but some herbs can spread and take over a large area of the garden particularly mint and lemon balm so…
Read MoreUse those problem leaves to create your own leaf mould?
At this time of the year many people struggle to keep on top of the gardening and are dismayed to see that the lawn is covered with a layer of leaves either from a tree in their own garden or more annoyingly a tree from a neighbour’s garden. A small quantity of leaves can be…
Read MoreWhy are allotments so sought after?
Many town planners and building developers are finding that as a condition of them gaining planning approval they are needing to provide green spaces for future residents to enjoy. As part of this approval many are being asked to plan for garden allotments as part of the development to allow serious gardeners to plant and…
Read MoreInstalling Fabric Patio Covers in your Garden
If you want to be able to get more use out of your garden, courtyard or other outdoor space, you might be considering installing fabric patio covers.. These are covers that will be put over a part of your garden, usually a patio or seating area, which can sometimes also be retracted into the building.…
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What you Need to Know when Looking for Wood Logs for Sale
Now that you have decided to buy wood logs in the UK, the next thing should be to determine how you will get the best ones. When you move out there or search online, you will get a lot of wood logs for sale offered by different providers. Therefore, you have a lot of work to do to…
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