Author: Emma Reed

When we moved into our home the garden was my one compromise. The house was ideal in all other ways – price, location, space for a growing family – but the garden just felt so, so small. I mean, it’s not like I knew much about gardening back then but I’d always longed for a bigger garden where I could begin to learn more about plants and growing my own. However, we went for it regardless of the garden size and 12 years down the line we are still here. After years of not doing much with this outdoor space, failing with the poor soil and killing far too many flowers, something during lockdown just clicked and I began looking at our garden in a different light.

Seeing as we were stuck at home I thought I might as well give growing my own a whirl and I had success with some small things such as strawberries, peppers, spinach, rocket and purple sprouting broccoli. The following year I went for it again and found myself really starting to enjoy this new hobby and also my garden (at long last!) By 2022, we had built a raised bed, we’d bought more pots for growing veg in, I bought a small portable greenhouse and was regularly checking online and in books for tips and ideas.

Now here we are into 2023 and we’re still trying to squeeze more into our small garden to truly make use of every space we can, and even though some things do fail, it is all a learning curve and very rewarding as well as fun! And so I just wanted to share with you today what I have learnt about growing my own in a small garden as a newbie gardener…

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You already know that maintaining a healthy diet is so important. And it’s perfectly natural to feel concerned about your diet, especially with the abundance of processed foods and tempting treats available today. But you can make big positive changes and improve your eating habits by following some simple steps.

This article is going to look at a few of the concrete things that you can do if you are worried about your diet. It’s going to focus on the importance of watching your sugar intake, understanding portion control, incorporating nutrient-dense foods, and seeking professional guidance when necessary.

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Being a parent is a full-time job, as is caring for aging parents. It can be hard to figure out the best ways to care for both without losing your sanity. Here are five tips to help you find harmony in caring for your parents and kids.

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