Diet and Nutrition

If you’re searching for inspiration for your next garden makeover, a great place to start is by looking to garden trends found in other countries. And one country famed for its distinctive gardens is Japan. Japanese gardens are renowned…

You know that fresh produce is beneficial to your well-being, but can boring old fruit and veg can’t do much for your anti-ageing wellness? Now, British scientists have given broccoli a makeover, turning it into a super-food that can…

If you don’t have a lot of horizontal space and yet want to have your own garden, try vertical gardening. Great to look at, these vertical gardens also do a good job of covering an unattractive wall. Any wall will do, and unless you have a…

When it comes to anti-ageing wellness, there seems to be a moisturiser for every body part and more “miracle pills” than you can shake a stick at, but still something is missing. Surely, there’s a more natural way to live for longer and…

Your mum probably used to tell you off for snacking between meals but not only is the odd snack here and there beneficial for weight loss and your general wellbeing, it can also help your anti-ageing wellness. It's healthier to eat little…

Ponds and water features are usually associated with large gardens but you can still enjoy a ‘pond’ in a small space by creating one from a washing-up bowl or similar sized water-tight container. Introducing a mini pond to your garden is…

You may be tempted to turn to supplements to look younger, but why bother popping pricey pills when you can get all the anti-ageing wellness you need at your local supermarket. With a  few healthy food additions to your diet, you can truly…

Gardens at the front of the house don’t always get the same love and attention lavished on them as back gardens. Often viewed as simply a route from the street to your front door, the front garden can be restricted by practical…

Garden hedges look attractive and are a great way to create a boundary between properties. But many people struggle to maintain a garden hedge, particularly if it’s very high or long. Here are our tips for healthy hedge maintenance. How…

From planting and weeding to pest control and pruning, there’s always something to do in the garden. If you have a busy lifestyle, finding the time to tend to your garden is a challenge, but a few smart short cuts mean you can have a…

There are many reasons why it’s good to have plants in your home or office. They take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen as well as helping to clean the air by absorbing pollutants. A study from Kansas State University showed that…

Wellness experts can’t seem to shut up about the numerous ways that the Mediterranean Diet can improve your wellbeing – and with good reason. Not only can the Mediterranean Diet enhance your heart health and give you a weight loss plan that…

Aphids and similar pests are the bane of many a gardener’s life. These destructive pests can wreak havoc on gardens and farm crops alike, and their effect on carefully cultivated plants may tempt you to reach for the pesticide. But if…

You want to stay looking young and gorgeous for as long as possible, but all that anti-ageing wellness seems like a lot of bother, doesn’t it? People inject their faces with botox, slather themselves with expensive creams and even undergo…

There’s nothing more satisfying than growing your own vegetables but perhaps you are looking for a way to increase your yield, or grow healthier vegetables. Well, if you’re not already practising crop rotation, you’ll be amazed at the…

When planning your garden, so many books suggest conventional guidelines such as choosing colours that complement one another. The problem with rules is that they stifle your creativity. Sometimes it can be fun to tear them up and try…

As modern living accommodation becomes more compact, many people no longer have access to a garden of their own. Perhaps you live in a flat or apartment without any outside space or maybe your outside areas are paved or concreted. But just…

Bonfires are a great way to deal with garden waste and people love the thrill of gathering around a bonfire with family and friends. However, if you are planning to light a bonfire in your garden, it’s important to plan ahead as many…

As most women will enthuse, red wine and chocolate is good for you – at least in terms of anti-ageing benefits. A natural antioxidant that is found in red wine and cocoa, known as resveratrol, has been the focus of many beauty companies in…

While there’s no real fountain of youth or ageing cure, the foods you eat can make a significant difference in the appearance of age – inside and out. According to anti-ageing wellness expert Dr. Jennifer Landa, Chief Medical Officer of…

You can end up spending hundreds of pounds a year on anti-ageing face creams and eye serums, but it’s all a waste of time and money if you don’t have a wellness-centred diet as well. So what foods are beneficial to your wellbeing, and also…

What better way to enjoy outdoor life than by inviting friends or family round for a tasty barbecue? With so many types available, from small kettle versions to gas-powered barbecues and tin disposables, there’s one to fit any size garden.…

Although ageing is an unavoidable part of life, that doesn’t mean you should simply let nature take its course, come what may. Just because the years are adding up, it doesn’t mean your wellness problems have to as well, and luckily you can…

There’s no substitute for fresh air and outdoor play to help children feel healthy and happy. Interacting with nature is invaluable to a child’s development in terms of self-esteem, self-confidence and good health. Children, increasingly,…

It’s natural to assume that gardening is one of the most eco-friendly pastimes. As long as you don’t go crazy with pesticides, artificial fertilisers or weed killers, then surely nothing could be greener than raising a few flowers and…

Several times a week, Annikki Egolf, a Child & Youth Care worker with the Cariboo Chilcotin Child Development Centre Association (CDC) in Canada, goes outside with different groups of children, planting vegetables and flowers in their…

When planning your garden for the coming year, make space for plants that do double duty. Edible flowers look attractive and add extra interest and nutrition to side dishes such as salads. Even if you don’t have a particularly big garden,…

Seaweed may not be something you think of as a food, unless you’ve had it as part of a Chinese takeaway – but even then it’s not something you’d think of as a healthy food! However, not only is seaweed edible and very beneficial to your…

Ponds are an attractive and interesting garden feature but they also pose a danger. If you have young children it’s recommended that you don’t build a pond until they are at least over the age of six, but it may be advisable to wait until…

UV exposure, smoking and drinking - they can all have an impact on the health of your skin. Your diet also plays a big part and can be used as a tool for reversing some of the effects of your lifestyle. By cutting back on the salt, fat and…