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Gardeners have long called hedgehogs ‘the Gardener’s friend’, as the quiet little creatures shuffle through our gardens at nights snuffling out grubs, worms and the odd slug and snails. Natural pest c …

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One of the joys of a new year is planning this year's plants.  But what seeds can you start growing in a heated propagator in January?  Here are the top 35 most popular seeds to start o …

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It is January, and I can't wait to get planting. Seed packets are already calling to me. However, the wet and windy weather is not!If like me, you're looking at growing your own food, herbs, or flo …

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Hedgehogs are very welcome visitors for gardeners, as they can help to keep some garden pests like slugs, beetles and caterpillars under control. Sadly hedgehogs are in serious decline, and winter …

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These lovely multipurpose glass and plastic jars are the perfect gift for anyone looking to add a touch of organisation to their home or workspace. Give the gift of practicality and style with these b …

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Hot chocolate stations are all the rage these days, and for good reason. They're a tasty and indulgent way to enjoy hot chocolate, and can be customised to your own personal tastes. These jars are per …

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Did you know that over a third of the world’s food is currently wasted? Newtown Food Surplus is an enthusiastic team of people working to change that. Their team of volunteers collects and redistr …

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Britain's wild birds are beautiful to watch in our gardens, parks, woods and forests. However many wild birds that we are familiar with - 70 of the UK's bird species - are now deemed at risk according …

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This Christmas, who doesn't want to give beautiful and practical gifts that bring pleasure for loved ones all year round? We love the idea of giving gifts that keep on giving. Here are some of our …

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The Britten & James team loves dogs, and has been expanding our natural dog treat range over the past couple of years to give dogs natural, healthy and tasty food. All products in our na …

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For a limited time only, we are offering our beautiful, organic bamboo chopping board as a free gift with orders of £30 or more.Made from organic bamboo, this gorgeous board was specially created to o …

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Garden birds rely on the extra food we give them to stay strong throughout the year.  In Autumn and Winter you should try to put out food and water on a regular basis. In severe weather, fee …

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