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    How to make tulle pompoms – no glue, no sew

    by Kirsten 30 July 2021

    I have always loved paper pompoms, but there is only so many times you can use them before they get torn, frayed, flattened or squashed. These fluffy tulle ones are super easy to make, can be reused over and over again, and are perfect for any celebration or party. I’ve made these ones as decorations for our BH Balsam Fir Christmas tree this year, but I will also be using them in future for any other fun occasions. All you’ll need is some fabric and ribbon, and the pompoms only take a few minutes to make.

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  • As a gardener I need a sunscreen that really works

    by Kirsten 29 July 2021

    At this time of year UV levels are usually very high in the UK (over 7 this past week) and as we spend most of our days in the garden …

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  • These boots are made for workin’

    by Mars 27 July 2021

    … and that’s just what they’ll do. We’re always on the look out for good quality Wellington boots. We were approached by the team at Dikamar to try out their …

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  • Tokyo: Excess vs artisan

    by Mars 25 July 2021

    We watched the Olympic Games opening ceremony on Friday afternoon and fondly reminisced about our trip to Japan’s capital almost a decade ago. Of all the cities we’ve had the …

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  • Our first harvest of the year

    by Mars 22 July 2021

    Join us in the vegetable garden for a mid-summer tour as we harvest onions, shallots, courgettes and the first of our peas and cucumbers. Given that the growing season was …

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  • Giving our Garden Furniture some TLC with Sadolin Superdec Satin Paint

    by Mars 20 July 2021

    Two years ago we sanded down and treated all our garden furniture using a variety of products from different brands. Some have been better than others, and the Sadolin varnishes …

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  • It’s getting hot in here

    by Mars 19 July 2021

    Yesterday was an absolute scorcher. The UK reported the hottest day of the year and our Netatmo weather station registered a blistering 32.8C. With little or no breeze, the house …

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  • Goodbye disposable food storage bags

    by Mars 16 July 2021

    We have been trying very hard to reduce single use plastic. Given how manufacturers and supermarkets have become intertwined with plastics, it is virtually impossible to buy something that is …

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  • Rabbit resistant flowers and shrubs

    by Kirsten 15 July 2021

    We have multiple wild rabbit families that reside across our small holding, and while the rabbits have an abundance of food, not unlike humans, they enjoy the odd sweet treat. …

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