We’re halfway through August and the berries are bursting with juice, the beans are abundant and you could be forgiven for thinking that the focus is now on harvesting rather than planting. But you’d be wrong. There are still plenty of opportunities to refill the veg beds and get more seedlings growing in succession.
KIN 2015: Food for Thought, Quite Literally
Yesterday I attended The Vegetarian Society’s TED talks-style KIN 2015 conference in Manchester, along with colleagues from Compassion in World Farming’s Cheshire supporters’ group.
How to Make Your Summer Holiday Greener
After a cold, dull winter, most people look forward to a family holiday where the sun is reliable and the temperature's just right for lounging on the beach and relaxing.
Stern: Shell Don’t Believe We Can Prevent 2 Degree Rise
The debates about climate change and its inevitability, our ability to prevent it happening and what we do to mitigate its effects if we fail to act are becoming more heated.
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Ideas for a Green Bank Holiday
Bank holidays are that time of year when you get an extra day off giving you time to catch up on jobs you've been putting off and enjoy some leisure time with the family.
Tool Sharing to Save Resources
Do you ever look in your garden shed or garage, under the bed or on top of the wardrobe and wonder where all that 'stuff' comes from?
One Woman’s Trash is Another Woman’s Treasure
Well when I say 'trash' I'm perhaps not being 100% accurate because I was never going to throw this 'trash' in the bin.
Learning Sustainably
So in September I enrolled at Keele University as a student on the BSc Environment and Sustainability course.
Lisa’s Beauty Products are the Natural Solution
We believe strongly in beauty and skin care products made with natural ingredients.
Liz Earle Hot Cloth Cleanser Review
Liz Earle, advocates for naturally active skincare, have developed this 2-step facial cleanser to promote cleaner skin.
Spring has Sprung!
Yesterday was the first official day of spring, so what better excuse to get out exploring the great outdoors this weekend?
Lambing Live at Reaseheath College
This weekend, spring has most definitely sprung, and what better proof than newborn lambs?
Shop Smart, Shop Local – The Cheshire Ladders Mantra
Shopping locally is a great way to keep variety on the high street and support independent businesses trying to make a living.
Maintaining a Wildlife Pond
If you love attracting wildlife to your garden, a pond is an addition you should definitely consider.
