Grain is the basis of our bread, our crackers, and our breakfast cereals. So what is it stopping gardeners growing these plants?
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Ginger Fudge
Every now and again, a sweet treat is just what you need. Special occasions, gifts or entertaining often call for something a wee bit wicked, and for ginger lovers, this ginger fudge will surely hit the spot.
7 Tips to Include Your Family Living Abroad
Distance families are families separated by geography. Is your family one of them?
Downsize and eat up – 6 tips for retirement gardening
As living costs keep rising, a home garden offers an opportunity for big savings on the supermarket bill. But when downsizing is your aim, how do you keep growing edibles in an increasingly small garden?
Parrots Can Make Perfect Pets
There are many benefits to keeping a pet - they provide company, reduce anxiety, encourage us to use our brains, and boost our mood. Parrots are highly affectionate animals, and the interaction they command makes them great company.
Quick Carrot Soup
If carrots help your vision, then it's easy to see this soup is an excellent choice!
Life Hack: Online Dating and how one woman made it work!
My name is Sue. I’m 61, I’ve been in a happy and committed relationship for the last 3 years, and I met my partner through an online dating site.
6 things you never knew about porridge (some of which are seriously strange!)
Porridge is such a healthy, hearty, economic and delicious breakfast cereal join us as we dive into a bowl of Scottish history!
Devil’s Chocolate Cake
Delicious and super easy to make, this cake is the perfect recipe to make for birthdays or special occasions.
How to Pamper Your Pip and Stone Fruit Trees
The cool seasons may be a time of rest for your fruit trees, but if you want them to be productive and healthy, come spring, you need to put in the work while they are taking a break. And it starts with, nutrition.