gardens Archives – Emma Reed

When it comes to being eco-friendly, the easier the better is my motto (that and small sustainable steps) plus if you can involve your children, that is also a bonus. Being able to show them how we can make our own items, help to reduce waste and also help nature is vital for the future and I love finding new ideas for us to do together. So, here is a simple eco-friendly bird feeder that even the smallest hands can help with.

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How To Build A Pallet Planter

*Contains Amazon Affiliate Links Pallets are just so versatile and can be turned into almost anything but they can also Read more

12 Fun Home Learning Activities To Teach Your Kids About Environmental Issues

jake and William walking through a woods holding hands

*Amazon Affiliate Links Talking to your kids about environmental issues may seem like a tricky task. There is so much Read more

How To Make Your Garden ‘Greener’

When you think about being more eco-friendly, your first thoughts will probably turn to recycling, making reusable swaps in your Read more

23 Simple Ways To Reduce Your Household Waste

Reducing our household waste has been an ongoing process for the last 2 years and even though it all comes Read more

Weedkillers always worry me. Not only do we have kids, we also have pets and I never know how toxic they are to wildlife and insects either. So I decided to do some googling and came across a few recipes for making your own natural weedkiller. Most involved white vinegar and salt but in massive amounts which would make far too much for the average UK garden owner (let’s face it most new homes have a garden the size of a postage stamp!) I gave it a try, after a few hours we already saw results, so here is what we did… Continue reading “How To Make A Natural Weedkiller” →

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How To Make A Simple Eco-Friendly Bird Feeder

How To Make A Natural Weedkiller