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People don’t think enough about who’s next door when they move house, but you really should find out! Everyone knows the value of a great neighbour. That person you can trust with a spare key, who will ring you when there’s someone suspicious outside your front door,...Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree… Wondering when to put your Christmas tree up?
Ah, Christmas. For most, a period of magic, mistletoe and cheer; of quality family time, festivities and feasting. There are so many wonderful British traditions associated with the festive season, but it really wouldn’t be Christmas without a tree. You know, the sort...The cream of the crops: Autumn sowing in the veggie patch
Spring and early summer are not the only times of the year when we should think about sowing our vegetables. Spring and early summer are not the only times of the year when we should think about sowing our vegetables. I do a lot of my sowing in late summer and autumn,...Add zing to your spring! 10 bulbs to buy and plant now
It’s almost time to start planting bulbs for a spring display. Hannah Stephenson leafs through some new additions and old favourites. You may still be enjoying the summer, but if you want a gorgeous display of spring bulbs, you need to start planting them soon....Ourplace News
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