So I’ve made my first cushion. Okay, not the fluffy stuffing part that makes it comfy but the outside cover of it, to be exact. And while I’m being exact, I haven’t made one, I’ve made three!
My very first cushion was actually a present. Why I thought that was a good idea I don’t More…
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First knitting, then gardening, now cushion-making!
Thursday, July 9th, 2009I’m planted!
Tuesday, May 19th, 2009So, I’ve launched myself fully into the world of vegetable growing. You’ve already read, in great detail, about the potatoes growing in tyres and the strawberries in a hanging basket, and since then I have planted two veg beds and some pots!
Deciding what to grow wasn’t too tricky, we just went for what we More…
Adventures in knitting
Sunday, May 10th, 2009I’ve finally finished knitting my tea cosy! I know it’s not that rock n roll a statement to open with but I’m very pleased with the end product. I started it months ago so really it’s about time.
For those of you yet to discover the joy of knitting, have a go! It’s the secretly super More…
Summer ‘n’ strawberries
Friday, May 8th, 2009I’m getting brave with my gardening. My potatoes in tyres are looking good so I’ve now gone for strawberries! In the constant pursuit of space-saving I’ve planted them in a hanging basket. Hopefully they’ll look lovely tumbling out of the basket and the caterpillars won’t be up for the challenge! We shall see…
Tatties in tyre update
Thursday, April 30th, 2009For anyone interested, here is the latest picture of my potato plants growing in old car tyres! Think I need to add another tyre soon…
Settle for a settle
Monday, April 13th, 2009I’ve just taken delivery of a gorgeous new piece of furniture. It’s a settle. Now, I had no idea that is what a piece of furniture like this is called. I thought it was a cross between a church pew and a bench you’d find in a country pub. But nope, settle it is. Sounds More…
Tyres for potato planters
Sunday, March 29th, 2009If everyone knew how easy it is to grow potatoes, I’m sure there would be potato planters popping up all over the place.
Our garden is quite small so although we will have a vegetable patch, we’re trying to use other containers to maximise planting possibilities. So, I had the bright idea of using old More…
World Toilet Day 19 November
Thursday, November 13th, 2008Did you know there was such a thing as World Toilet Day? No, it’s not about giving toilets the day off or higher pay but appreciation does come into play a little. Here are some staggering toilet-related stats:
• 2.5 billion people in the world don’t have access to sanitation such as a toilet and clean More…
National Tree Week
Thursday, November 13th, 2008It’s the official time of year to hug a tree! The Tree Council runs National Tree Week from 26 November to 7 December to coincide with the start of the winter tree planting season. There are events organised all over the country, check out their website www.treecouncil.org.uk to find one near you.
Or, if you fancy More…
Everyone can be an energy geek
Thursday, November 13th, 2008An OWL Wireless Energy Monitor promises to reduce your home energy expenditure by up to 25%. What it doesn’t tell you is that it will also turn you into an energy geek. For instance, turn on a light using an ordinary lightbulb and the monitor will tell you that the lit room is costing you More…
