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SHOPPING LOCAL MADE EASY

Posted on Wednesday 22 February 2012

It’s important to support our local shopkeepers and small businesses, but we understand that it’s not always easy to find the time. When life is busy, traipsing from the local farm shop, to your favourite butcher, baker and deli isn’t necessarily an option.

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Granola Pancakes

DANGEROUSLY DELICIOUS GRANOLA PANCAKES

Posted on Tuesday 21 February 2012

Chances are you’ll be using at least one meal today as an excuse to eat copious amounts of pancakes. Well, it’s only Pancake Day once a year, so why not go the whole hog and have pancakes for every meal? We love these crunchy granola griddle-cakes from the fab food...

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Marmalade Jar

CELEBRATE MARMALADE WEEK

Posted on Monday 20 February 2012

When it comes to a quintessentially British breakfast, marmalade has to be the go-to spread every time. And if you’ve ever tried it stirred into your morning porridge, you’ll know why we’re getting so excited about the first ever National Marmalade Week that kicks off this weekend with the World’s...

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insecthotel

HALF-TERM MAKE PROJECT: INSECT HOTEL

Posted on Thursday 16 February 2012

Give your local mini beasts somewhere to shelter and hide in style with this multi-story insect hotel. You’ll find it soon fills up with lots of garden visitors, from bees and ladybugs to lacewings and woodlice.

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garden crafts for kids

CRAFTY SPRING PROJECTS

Posted on Thursday 16 February 2012

We love this new book filled with fun garden makes for kids – and with a great mix of planting projects and craft ideas, quite frankly it’s not just kids who’ll be having fun. Garden lovers can learn how to make their very own insect hotel, while if you’re stuck...

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GIVE A BROOD A HOME!

Posted on Wednesday 15 February 2012

Very soon, our feathered friends will be returning to our shores ready to nest. Sadly though, very often our winter home improvements mean that we’ve unknowingly blocked up the holes, nooks and crannies that these little birds once called home.

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I Love YouCookies

Love Letters

Posted on Wednesday 15 February 2012

Say it with something sweet this Valentine’s Day by whipping up these quick, easy and oh-so delicious ‘I Love You’ cookies. Containing the not-so-secret ingredient of our moreish Super Berry Muesli, these berrylicious treats are not only better for you than a box of chocolates, but most importantly, will really...

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DAYS OUT NT POND DIPPING

20 GREAT THINGS TO DO THIS HALF TERM

Posted on Friday 10 February 2012

February half term is crammed with fun-filled activities to wear out the kids. Here are a few of the best events happening up and down the country.

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Valentines Woodland Trust

3 Gifts for Nature Lovers

Posted on Friday 10 February 2012

Forget the wining and dining, and instead go a little wild this Valentine’s Day...

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ADVERT STILL OWL

HEDGEROW HOWLERS!

Posted on Thursday 9 February 2012

The stars of our new TV advert may be the crème de la crème of hedgerow heroes, but even professionals like these sometimes need more than one take... check out their bloopers here.

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