Month: September 2025

Gardening, Nature & Wildlife

Plants that go the extra mile!

At this time of year I always appreciate those plants that did lovely things in spring or summer – delicate spring blossom or glorious summer flowers for instance – but now give a little bit more into autumn and winter. They’re like the best type of friend, those who go the extra mile for you when you weren’t expecting it! Plants with 2+ seasons of … Continue reading Plants that go the extra mile!

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Food & Recipes, Gardening

How to make grape juice in 5 easy steps

It’s been a great year for many fruits, and grapes seem to be no exception. I’m lucky enough to have a grapevine in my garden which I inherited, and it produces sweet red grapes. These are good enough to eat as they are (and the hornets certainly seem to be enjoying them!) but we could never get through that many, so I make grape juice. … Continue reading How to make grape juice in 5 easy steps

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