Press Trip¦ Did you know that less than 10% of children can name a single variety of English apple? A shocking number of children in the UK don’t know many of the basics about fruit, vegetables and herbs grown in this country. A large number are unable to identify basic gardening tools and 73% have never grown a sunflower. A couple of weeks ago, we attended an event at Clifton Nurseries in London for the launch of Sudocrem’s Get Out and Grow campaign.
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4 Great Ways to Use Flowering Trees in Your Family Garden
Collaborative Post As you know, we are working on improving our garden. To turn it into a more family-friendly space and somewhere we can entertain, in the warmer months.
So, I have been looking at sites like The Tree Center for inspiration. To find out more about the types of trees and plants we could use in our garden.
I particularly like the look of their flowering trees. As you will see, there are several ways you could use them to enhance your garden.
How to help wild birds in the UK this winter
As colder weather creeps in this winter, many of us will be keen to help wildlife in whichever ways we are able to. One of the easiest ways we can do this is by looking after our wild birds. It is relatively inexpensive to help them with the provision of water and suitable food, especially during times of inclement weather such as snow.
Ways of Adding Value to Your Property
Collaborative Post¦ Whether you are a homeowner who is looking to increase the equity in your property or someone who “flips” houses as a way of making money the mission is the same. Making improvements to a property will mean it is worth more and done well a lot more. It is with this in mind that here we look to offer some advice on ways of adding value to your property. Make sure you remember to get a home warranty with a company such as First American Home Warranty too, that way you’ll retain as much money as possible in the long run if things start breaking.
Maintaining your household appliances can be overwhelming at times, especially if anything stops working. However, by taking out a home warranty you can achieve peace of mind that your home and your appliances are protected and that any faulty appliances can be repaired by a qualified contractor quickly and easily. Accordingly, researching a few different home warranty providers in your area can help you to find the right warranty protection for your property.
Acorn Dell at Hever Castle: A day in pictures
We were recently invited to the opening of a new play area for children under 7 at Hever Castle, which took place yesterday. This new playground, fittingly called Acorn Dell, blends in with the Tudor Towers play area. It continues the castle theme, with castellations featuring in both the play area and the seating area at the top. The natural aesthetic of the playground is fantastic and encourages children to use their imagination.
JB Gill, formerly of JLS, who presents Down on the Farm on CBeebies was the guest of honour to cut the blue ribbon before the playground was opened. His wife Chloe and 3 year-old son Ace also attended. Of course, the new playground needed some little testers!