‘Cheep’ Bird feeders!
I have even more ‘guests at my table’ now as I have started to feed the birds. At the moment they are tucking into the old sunflower heads that I have laid out for them […]
Articles by Lynne Allbutt
Yattar Yattar
Our columnist shares her wisdom – born of years living a double life as a celebrity and down-to-earth country girl … (Click pic to enlarge) […]
Julian Clary’s Secret Love
Comedian and author, Julian Clary credits his father for his knowledge and love of gardening. “My father tried to introduce me to manly pursuits like car mechanics and decorating but gardening was the only one […]
How to Have a Stress-free Fireworks Night for Pets
I can’t help thinking it’s no coincidence that National Stress Awareness Day comes just before Bonfire Night – one of the most stressful time for many pet owners. Please remember to make sure your own […]
Stay Stress-free
Today, November 3rd is National Stress Awareness Day and this year’s theme is ‘Start Living – Stop Stressing’. As you can see in the photo, not only does my little Westie, Yogi, help me to swerve stress but […]
Mike Peters on Nature, Gardening & Keeping Fit
Having to keep fit for his hectic solo UK Tour schedule, lead singer of The Alarm, Mike Peters loves to use his garden as a gym. “I love running on the mountains and then coming […]
Preserve Your Pumpkin
If, like me, you like to carve you pumpkin well in advance to get the most pleasure from it, then there are a couple of ways you can keep it looking fresh. The secret is […]
Shazia Mirza Supports Trees For Cities
Stand up comedienne and writer, Shazia Mirza’s first gardening experience gave her quite a shock. “I moved into a house in Hampstead with a lovely garden and big lawn about 3 years ago. It was […]
Want to Keep Bees?
Then come and join one of my informal talks covering all the very basic aspects of bee-keeping. I will be sharing all the experiences and knowledge that I have mustered in my first season as […]
Professor Robert Pickard Talks About Bees
Professor Robert Pickard is an international authority on the biology of honeybees and President of both the Cardiff Beekeepers Association and the UK Central Association of Beekeepers. I feel an unexpected sense of pride when […]