At last – Blight-free outdoor Tomatoes

No matter the time of year, freshly cut flowers will always bring a sense of joy and natural beauty into any room. Fresh bouquets in water — whether grown ourselves or gifted — are normally at their best for a couple of weeks, but blooms will be fleeting and are usually thrown away once they start to lose their colour and wilt. So, a question that I’m asked a lot is simply — ‘How can I make my flowers last longer?’ The answer lies in the art of drying flowers — a craft that I’ve been immersed in for the past seven years. Dried floral arrangements will bring a different aesthetic to interiors compared to fresh — they are not for everyone — but if you like the look, you can very easily prolong the beauty of your flowers by months — even years — by creating striking arrangements that celebrate floral structures and will add interest to mantelpieces, dining tables, sideboards — you name it — throughout the seasons.

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Orchids have been a popular houseplant since the Victorian era, when the passion for collecting these tropical beauties reached feverish heights, sending orchid hunters across the world in search of new and rare species. Today, orchids remain a favorite plant for gift giving, as the blooms last for months on end. The most widely available orchids in the garden center belong to the genus Phalaenopsis, or moth orchids, which also happen to be among the easiest to grow. Many people treat orchids like cut flowers, disposing of them after their blooms fade, but they are long-lived and will bloom again under the right conditions. Learn how to grow and care for orchids so you can enjoy these magnificent bloomers for years to come.

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Once the results are in, the organisations involved will have a better picture of the scale of the problem we face here in the UK. They also will have better facts to take to government (both local and national) and the organisations who create or use the plastic — such as food companies — to lobby for alternative packaging solutions.Like with any project of this kind I'm sure the results will lead to further questions and the potential need to drill down further in the data. Whilst there are 19 categories of plastic in the survey, many of them are quite broad and only give an idea of numbers not volume. For instance one of my pieces of plastic this morning is the small wrapper which goes around a milk bottle. This sits along

Neptune are purveyors of luxury furniture and accessories for home and garden, as well as a leading name in interior and kitchen design. What’s lesser known is that they started out as a garden retailer, with co-founders John Sims-Hilditch and Giles Redman crafting a hammock from scratch around a dining table.

This super simple mosquito repellent solution uses recycled cardboard drink holders to create smoke that keeps the bug away. Try it, it works awesome!!

Can you freeze fresh tomatoes? Short answer: sure.But this is one of those times when you should hold out for the lo

Tomatoes are a versatile ingredient, and when they’re perfectly ripe, they are exceptionally delicious.If I close my eyes, I can almost taste a sun-ripene

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Roses are among the most popular and widely cultivated flowers in the world, and they come in various colors and varieties. n this article, we’ll explore the lifespan of roses and the factors that affect their longevity. Read on to know everything about How Long Do Roses Last?

Explore a delightful selection of the Best Free Crochet Flower Bouquet Patterns! Get inspired and create stunning floral arrangements with our curated collection and transform yarn into beautiful blooms and add a touch of handmade charm to your space.