The Gin Revival The Gin Revival is here to stay, so say goodbye to the classic G&T and join us on our Gin Discovery with these unique cocktail recipes. Floral Pink Gin A floral medley of flavours of rose geranium and orange-blossom-infused gin, a few simple ingredients and edible flowers makes for a refreshing …
It’s time to plant Sweet Peas Sweet Peas speak softly of spring, with their delightful fragrance, exquisite colours and pickable, long lasting blooms. They are easy to grow but need good soil preparation and full sun to flower profusely. There are both climbing and bush varieties. They are ideal for smaller gardens and the …
Lemon Verbena Lemon verbena has the strongest lemon taste and fragrance of all the lemony herbs. It grows best in full sun, likes a light soil that drains well and should be watered regularly. It is sensitive to cold and will lose its leaves in winter but can be cut back in spring to …
4 ways to ‘Autumn’ clean with lavender Lavender has so many good properties and it can be used in cooking, flower arrangements and cleaning. Check out these tips for making your home fresh and inviting: Scrub down all surfaces with an all-purpose cleaner consisting of one-part vinegar and nine parts lavender infusion. Both the …
The advantages to growing heirloom tomatoes Heirlooms are plants that produce seed that is true to type, which will in turn produce plants that are the same as the parent. They are varieties that have stood the test of time, the seed being passed down from generation to generation of gardeners, often within a …
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