How to Make Conker Laundry Liquid
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by fmljack2018
6M ago
Did you know you can make your own washing detergent from Conkers!  Conkers are the brown seeds from the Horse Chestnut tree and can be found in the UK towards the end of Sept, beginning of October when they fall from the trees. When the conkers fall they are encased in a green spikey shell, […] The post How to Make Conker Laundry Liquid appeared first on ..read more
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How to Remove Musty Smells from Towels
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by fmljack2018
6M ago
There’s nothing nicer than a fresh fluffy towel to wrap yourself in after a bath or shower. However, they can quickly become a little bit stinky due to a build up of bacteria that can occur for a umber of reasons. The towels aren’t hung up to dry after use – warm damp conditions are […] The post How to Remove Musty Smells from Towels appeared first on ..read more
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How to Preserve Your Homegrown Herbs
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by fmljack2018
8M ago
Growing your own herbs is a great way to save money and reduce waste; just think no more single use plastic packets! Harvesting and using your fresh herbs is simple during the summer months but if you want to use them all year round you’ll need to find ways to store them. These are my […] The post How to Preserve Your Homegrown Herbs appeared first on ..read more
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What is Sustainable Winemaking
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by fmljack2018
8M ago
Sustainable winemaking is an increasingly important topic with concerns over climate change and generally being more Planet friendly on the minds of both Consumers and Winemakers. The general aim of sustainability is to use less of the earth’s natural resources, replenish what we can and produce less polluting waste. The goal is to create the […] The post What is Sustainable Winemaking appeared first on ..read more
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5 Reasons Why You Need to Update Your Will
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by fmljack2018
9M ago
Regularly updating your will is crucial for safeguarding your assets and avoiding potential family conflicts. Creating a will is an incredibly important thing to do, but somehow it ends up at the bottom of a lot of people’s to-do lists. What’s more, after finally creating and filing this important document, a number of individuals often […] The post 5 Reasons Why You Need to Update Your Will appeared first on ..read more
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How to make Natural DIY Banana Tea Fertiliser
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by fmljack2018
10M ago
Before you throw your banana skins into the compost bin why not make some Banana Tea Fertiliser for your plants. Banana skins are packed full of nutrients, such as potassium, phosphorus, and Magnesium, and when used as a fertiliser can help improve overall plant strength, stronger root development and more fruit and flowers. Banana tea […] The post How to make Natural DIY Banana Tea Fertiliser appeared first on ..read more
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Early Summer Foraging – Elderflower Fizz
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by fmljack2018
10M ago
One of the great things about living in the countryside is that we have lots of opportunity to go foraging.  And, early Summer is a great time to go. Not only is it a brilliant way to cut down on food packaging and unnecessary plastic waste it’s also great for getting outside more. The Woodland […] The post Early Summer Foraging – Elderflower Fizz appeared first on ..read more
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How to use Rubbing Alcohol for cleaning around your home
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by fmljack2018
1y ago
What is Rubbing Alcohol? Rubbing Alcohol / Surgical Spirit (Isopropyl Alcohol 70%  C3H8O) pH 6 -8 Rubbing alcohol can be slightly acid, alkaline or neutral as it’s pH can range from 6 to 8. Alcohol is a solvent, which means it’s good for dissolving dirt and oil. It also dries almost instantly which makes it […] The post How to use Rubbing Alcohol for cleaning around your home appeared first on ..read more
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How to eat locally and in Season
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by fmljack2018
1y ago
The National Farmer’s Union estimates that around 45% of vegetables are imported from overseas into Britain.  It’s also estimated that around 84% of our fruit is imported from oversees.  Those statistics are huge and have a significant impact on our carbon footprint so to reduce our carbon footprint we should all be trying to eat […] The post How to eat locally and in Season appeared first on ..read more
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My Favourite Sustainable Eco Friendly Dog Products
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by fmljack2018
1y ago
Why Choose Sustainable Eco Friendly Dog products? With an estimated 13 million dogs in the UK, all needing to be fed, groomed and entertianed that can lead to an awful amount of waste.  And, just think of the amount of poop that needs to be dealt with every day.  Each dog produces about 340g of […] The post My Favourite Sustainable Eco Friendly Dog Products appeared first on ..read more
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