I recently had the pleasure of crossing paths with talented watercolour artist, Jackie Hadwin who lives in Torver, Coniston, Cumbria. I fell in love with Jackie’s work instantly. Jackie takes her inspiration from the breath-taking scenery and animals nearby to where she lives and the results are simply captivating. Jackie holds regular Hens & Cockerels Watercolour Workshops at the [...]
Award-winning grow-your-own spectacular The Edible Garden Show makes a sensational return to Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, on March 16-18 after its phenomenally successful debut in spring 2011. Scheduled for the beginning of the growing season, the inaugural show proved such a hit with gardeners and grow-your-own enthusiasts across the UK, that more than 15,800 members of [...]
This little one fell out of its nest, high up in the eaves of the house. It was obviously calling for help and other nearby birds called back and looked on as we made it our mission to get the little one back home. This little baby was so cute and seemed to feel safe [...]
One for the bookshelf. Pig Keeping – Inspiration and Practical Advice for would-be Smallholders Guiding you through every stage of the pig keeping process – from choosing livestock to finding a partner for your sow – this book covers everything you need to know about keeping, breeding, eating and selling pigs. * A fascinating and [...]
Get ready for Spring! That should bring a smile to your face! Tidy up Have a good clear out and clean of the greenhouse, polytunnel and potting shed. Around and about clear and burn any rubbish that will not be used for composting. Be prepared Make sure you have to hand fleeces and bubble-wrap for [...]
The Lyons, Enville, Stourbridge, West Midalnds, DY7 A Beautiful Substantial Detached Residence Boasting A Wealth Of Character. To Be Let On Long Term Contractual Lease Only. Entrance Porch, Reception Hallway, Three Reception Rooms, Rear Lobby, Downstairs Cloakroom, Breakfast Kitchen with Aga, Cellarage, Five Double Bedrooms, Three Bathrooms, Oil Fired Central Heating, Night Storage Heating,Gardens, Tennis [...]
Smallholdings, in fact any property with a bit of land for rent don’t come on the market all that often, so don’t hang around if you’re interested in this smallholding to rent in Wiltshire. Glebe House, Fonthill Bishop, Nr Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 5SH Property To Rent at £1,350 PCM Subject To An Agricutural Tie To [...]
Well, it used to be a futon, but we didn’t have any use for it, so with a couple of modifications … well legs actually … we (hubby did the work, I got the idea) turned it into a potting table. It’s absolutely perfect for what we need. It’s deep and gives us plenty of [...]
The Edible Garden Show has been voted Most Popular Garden Event of the Year ahead of established fixtures such as The RHS Chelsea Flower Show and Gardeners World Live. More than 15,800 members of the public voted in the annual Horticultural Channel Awards and selected our launch show as the UK’s most popular gardening event. [...]
“Return to the Country” is an incentive scheme launched by the Croatian real estate company www.inlandcroatia.com offering EU rebates and grants of up to €75,000euros. For example up to €75,000 is available towards the cost of renovating a traditional Croatian farmhouse or cottage with another €2000 for anyone installing solar power or solar heating systems. [...]
