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Inventions that are changing
There are so many great people out there creating solutions to problems that protect the environment. They're also providing sustainable alternatives to everyday products, and not only that, they're saving lives. I often share news like this on my Facebook page 
Grateful For the Decisions
The last couple of days, the weather has been glorious and as I sat in the garden doing a bit of work, I took a moment to reflect.
I felt incredibly grateful for the life that I (together with my husband of course)
Me-Time Travel
A few months ago, a very dear friend of mine asked if I would join her on a Transformational Breathing retreat in Spain. Sure, I said, why not.
Didn't think much further about that,as it was months away. But as you all know, time flies when you are having fun and
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The Shoe That Grows
I'll let you in on a secret, we are working on a collection of clothing that grows ! It won't launch until next year so you have to promise to keep it hush hush , ok ?
Kids grow
Simple Steps to Planting
My son loves pineapples and we do tend to get them quite often. But this is the first time we actually got around to doing this, planting the pineapple top. Super simple and very satisfying when/if it starts growing...
Separate
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- Cut off the top of the pineapple.
Separate 
In My Ideal World
In my ideal world, everybody is happy.
In my ideal world, all children can play and have fun all day.
In my ideal world, all children are allowed to go to school to learn what they want to learn.
In my ideal world, there are no bad people and we are all safe.
In my ideal world, there are no starving people.
In
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From Garden to Plate:
Blackcurrants are relatively easy to grow.
They tolerate a wide range of soil conditions, but prefer well-drained, moisture-retentive conditions.
Blackcurrants prefer full sun, but will tolerate light shade.
You will see blackcurrants for sale in two forms: bare-root stock (as the name suggested, the roots are READ MORE
From Garden to Plate
Mint is one of those herbs that you may regularly buy and use but only in a limited capacity. Why not grow your own? It’s a cheaper alternative in the long run, grows relatively easily and, since you will have so much more than the supermarket alternative, you can experiment
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How To Get Rid
At the beginning of the planting season, i was all excited after the ground had been prepared and bought a bunch of lovely seedlings and planted them straight away.
The next morning, I was met with a horrific sight ! My beautiful seedlings had more or less been all chomped up !
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Planning a Vegetable Garden
Growing your own vegetables can be very rewarding and if planned right, can be fairly effortless.
Here are a few things to consider before heading down to the local garden centre to get all your plants and supplies.
1, How much space do you have. Draw a quick lay-out of the space if
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