gardening

There are many different factors that go into keeping your garden healthy including nutrients, pest control, disease and fungus control and even pH. Calcium is as much a necessity in people and animals to build and maintain strong bones and…

Yes, you want to lose weight and look out for your wellbeing, but who has the time? Between work, family and having some sort of a social life, getting to the gym is a near-impossible addition to your hectic calendar (not to mention being…

Superfoods are among the most popular ingredients in television cookery shows, but what exactly makes a food ‘super’? Although there’s no standard definition, a superfood is generally agreed to be one that gives particular health benefits.…

Topiary is the art of clipping and shearing shrubs and small trees into ornamental or abstract shapes. The term comes from the Roman words ars topiaria meaning ‘ornamental gardening’. It’s a creative and relaxing pastime and is perfect for…

Many studies have linked gardening with personal wellness. Planning, creating and maintaining your garden not only benefits your physical fitness and health, it also improves mental wellness by relieving stress, reducing anxiety and…

The Homecoming is an enthralling journey of vines and ivy that twists and turns its way into understanding the human soul. The self-described “psychodrama” propounded by the novel's writer, Susie Steiner, looks into the mental state of…

Millions of tonnes of food and drink are binned in homes across the world each year. Here are a couple of ideas on how to store food to minimise spoilage and tips on how to plan meals and portions to cut down waste: One exciting way to…

Climate change is one of the planet’s biggest challenges. On a much smaller scale, the changes in the climate and their effect on the weather pose a different sort of challenge for gardeners with longer winters, wetter springs and harder…

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…

Many of us like to look after our gardens. This is especially true as we get older – having a garden that you can be proud of is a very satisfying thing. Of course while this can be a very rewarding experience it is also worth…

As we all know, eating a balanced diet that’s rich in fruit and vegetables is important for a healthy body. Fruit and vegetables are a great source of fibre, as well as being loaded with vitamins and minerals, and antioxidants, which are…

According to doctors with the American Academy of Paediatrics, family wellness is under threat to daily pesticide exposure, and this is more dangerous to children than it is to adults. Pesticides are used to kill unwanted insects, plants,…

Is it just me, or does modern life make you feel like you should be doing more? With all the stresses, electronic connectivity and seemingly relentless pace, you can end up speeding through life without taking the time you need to look…