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TV carpenter Wayne Perrey “loves” our beehive compost bin – featured on Alan Titchmarsh’s Love Your Weekend
by Samantha Hacker
On Sunday 22nd March, our charming beehive compost bin starred in ITV’s Love Your Weekend with Alan Titchmarsh. TV carpenter Wayne Perrey featur...
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Why spring is the best time to start composting (and how to begin)
by Samantha Hacker
If you've been meaning to start composting for a while, spring is basically the universe giving you a nudge. The weather is warming up, the gard...
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Mother's Day gift ideas for the gardener in your life
by Samantha Hacker
Mother's Day is fast approaching, and if your mum, nan, partner or someone else special in your life is happiest when she's got her hands in the...
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Turn your awkward garden corners into useful spaces
by Samantha Hacker
Every garden has them. The narrow strip by the fence, the shaded corner behind the shed, the space that feels too small to do anything useful with ...
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Beyond the butt: how to make the most of rainwater harvesting
by Samantha Hacker
Collecting rainwater has long been one of the simplest ways to garden more sustainably. Most of us picture a single water butt tucked beside a s...
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New year, new tree: New Year's resolutions for your garden
by Samantha Hacker
January can feel a bit grey, muddy, and a bit “meh”. But gardeners know something everyone else forgets: this is planning season.
While the rest...
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Autumn leaves - don’t leaf them lying around, turn them into garden gold!
by Samantha Hacker
As Autumn turns to winter and the trees shed the last of their golden leaves, many of us will have a bit of clearing up to do in our outdoor spa...
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The Bluum Christmas gift guide 2025: for eco garden lovers
by Samantha Hacker
If your friend or loved-one's idea of a treat isn’t socks or scented candles, but turning soil and watching green things grow… you’re in the rig...
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How to organise wheelie bin storage to accommodate different sized bins
by Samantha Hacker
Keeping your outdoor space looking neat and tidy is easy when everything has its place - but bins can make that tricky. With different councils ...
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Water butt or dipping tank? That is the question
by Samantha Hacker
If you’re thinking about collecting rainwater for your garden, you’re already doing the planet (and your plants) a favour. But with so many clev...
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Worm farming (vermiculture): how to start and maintain a worm compost bin
by Samantha Hacker
If you’ve ever wished you could cut down on food waste while giving your plants a natural boost, worm farming might just be the answer. Also kno...
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How to start a tiny eco renovation project at home
by Samantha Hacker
When you think about “renovating,” your mind might jump straight to big budgets, builders and weeks of disruption. But going greener at home doesn’...
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