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Which plants shall I grow in my greenhouse?
If you ever thought about growing your own plants and are interested in the process of gardening, maintaining a greenhouse is the best thing to do. Mature Times reports that while you will be able to grow new plants from your existing ones, you can also start growing...
Bio-dynamic grape-growing practice contains some sound gardening chemistry
Wine makers who practise the extreme form of organic grape growing, known as bio-dynamics, believe that only by putting back into the soil everything nature produces, and I mean everything, can vines can grow and wine be made in harmony with the earth’s rhythms....
Moroccan magic: Bringing the taste of Morocco home
Creating amongst intricately carved decor, Michael Edwards joins the Cookery Course at Riad Star Marrakech. Food always tells the story of a country and a people. For centuries, Marrakech, perched on the shoulder of the vast expanses of the Saharan desert, has been on...
Spice, sunshine and baseline: The story of the Notting Hill Carnival
Traditionally held every August bank holiday, the flamboyant Notting Hill Carnival draws crowds from across the country and beyond to join in on the fun, food, and sound of the Caribbean culture. Boasting the title of Europe’s largest street festival, the colourful...
Tantalising trips: The best summer destinations in Europe of 2019
With summer upon us and heatwaves bathing most of Europe in gorgeous sun, holidays to suit all budgets and tastes are being pushed online with many offering Special Holiday Deals. This is great if you’re looking for a break at a great price. Now is the time to grab a...
Revealed: The items over-55’s can’t go on holiday without
Over two-thirds of over 55's take their electronic devices on holiday. Tea bags are considered an ‘essential’. Twice as many over 55's take toilet roll on holiday than pictures of their family, and celery makes the list!! 50 Plus reports that research into holiday...
Holiday currency rip off prices
When it comes to getting value on your holiday money. Don’t stick to what you know. We highlight how you can sidestep the fees, commissions and charges when you travel. 50 Connect reports that in the madness that is today’s society and political system, you would be...
15 side jobs you can do online while you travel
Travelling is a good thing, and who can ever have enough of something good? We always want more. Making a living travelling the world is not a new thing anymore. It is getting more and more of a lifestyle. Want to join in? Here are a few cool tips on how to make the...
Selling high and buying low or vice versa
How to avoid the classic mistake investors make - buying at a high, when everyone is buying, and sell at a low when everyone else is selling. 50 Connect reports that in a column a few weeks ago, Neil Woodford’s current travails pointed out the circumstances behind his...
Healthy heart: 10 things you can do for heart health
The biggest lifestyle factors impacting on cardiovascular health are mainly down to lifestyle which is something that can be changed. Here Dr Sarah Brewer, Healthspan Medical Director looks at 10 things everyone can do to improve their cardio health. Get your heart...
Can green fingers really boost your grey matter?
With summer just around the corner, our gardens are fast approaching their best. But gardens aren’t just nice to look at, they are also good for your health and well-being. How? Well read on and find out more! Mature Times reports that gardening is one of the world’s...
Having a place that’s special to you is linked to higher happiness and life satisfaction
Whether it’s a hilltop, a coastline or a building, having a meaningful place in your life has a significant impact on well-being. Mature Times reports that new research commissioned by conservation charity the National Trust reveals that people with a connection to a...