If you are lucky enough to have some outside space, it makes sense to make the best of it. A lovely green space lifts the spirits and gardening itself is an amazing way to get fit and keep the stress … [Read more...]
Let’s get back to the garden
We had a year away from growing food in 2024. There was so much going on clearing my Mum’s house and helping her move, as well as DIY we wanted to get on with, it seemed best not to give ourselves any … [Read more...]
I wrote a book! Extreme Frugality: Save Money Like Your Grandma
I'm back on my blog, after a bit of an interlude to move house, with some exciting news. I wrote a book! It is called Extreme Frugality: Save Money Like Your Grandma*. As you can probably tell by the … [Read more...]
Five ways I save money in the garden
I love nothing more than a trip to the garden centre. There are so many beautiful plants and pots that I could spend a lot of money on if I could only afford it! When I feel the urge for a splurge, I … [Read more...]
Five easy plants to grow for food #fivefrugalthings
Feel like tending your garden and becoming a bit more self-sufficient? It's not as hard as you think. Here are some ideas for easy plants to grow for food here in the UK. Like baking, gardening has … [Read more...]
The right garden tools for the job
I have said it before and I will say it again: spring has sprung! It gladdens my heart to have a garden full of colour after the dreary grey days of winter. The garden is drawing me … [Read more...]