73 m. ago The one flower every gardener should plant before spring which expert calls a 'secret weapon'

Households are being encouraged to plant this flower now ahead of spring

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1 hour ago What I have learned in my filthy, bloody, sisyphean quest to tame my garden | Adrian Chiles

It’s chaos as small jobs become big jobs, tools disappear and distractions lead to furious frustration. Then you spot spring’s first flower ...There’s no such thing as gardeners’ block, I once read. This from, I believe, a famous writer who was making the point that if you’ve got writers’ block, you should just go and do something else for a bit. Point taken. There is no such thing as gardeners’ block because if you get stuck doing one job, even in the smallest garden, there are roughly 10m other jobs you can be cracking on with. Which is quite right. And this is what makes gardening either the worst thing for you if – like me – you have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), or possibly the best.I stride into the garden full of purpose and ambition, with a smile on my face. Invariably, several hours later, I stagger out of there, aching all over, scratched, bloodied, filthy and demoralised, having dug, scraped, cursed and carried myself to physical and mental exhaust...

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2 h. ago B&M's £12 spray mop with rotating head makes cleaning 'effortless' with 'no hassle'

B&M impressed shoppers who saw just how easy it is to use the £12 spray mop when you need to clean your floors

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2 h. ago A Hutterite chicken butcher covered in blood Tim Smith’s best photograph

‘The community had 11,000 chickens and every able-bodied person helped out during the two days of butchering’The Hutterites are an Anabaptist movement – they believe in adult baptism and pacifism. Like the Mennonites and the Amish, they emerged from the Radical Reformation in central Europe in the 1500s, but unlike them they live communally, with all goods and property shared among members of the community. Today, Hutterite colonies mostly exist on either side of the US-Canada border, where there are more than 500 of them.In 2009, I was driving through Canada’s Manitoba prairies in search of interesting photos for the newspaper I work for, the Brandon Sun, when I spotted some women working in the garden at Deerboine Colony. I knew a little about the Hutterites but not a lot, and pulled over to ask if I could make some pictures. The women were friendly and agreed, and I spent the afternoon chatting and photographing them. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Why it’s so easy to get sucked in by wellness scammers like Belle Gibson

Here’s how fraudsters exploit our biases to lure us in

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2 h. ago Use old teabags and ketchup to transform your garden furniture ahead of spring

The surprising household staples that could give the garden a spring clean.

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2 h. ago Gardeners told to water orchids with one secret ingredient to flower for longer

You can make the pretty blooms last even longer if you feed them properly

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3 h. ago Amazon's £24 'elegant' garden item 'beautifully' transforms front of your house

Pleased homeowners say they love it and their neighbours have even complimented on how "gorgeous" it is

Economics

4 h. ago Why the world will be using natural gas for many years to come – and it’s bad news for your energy bill

Shell estimates that natural gas demand will soar by 60 per cent by 2040. This is not only a blow to decarbonisation hopes, writes Howard Mustoe, but it won’t easy the cost to consumers either

Science

6 h. ago Best cordless lamps: Battery powered and rechargeable lamps to go wire

Neat and tidy

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6 h. ago Best small fans to beat the heat: Portable, handheld and neck fans for hot weather

Join the fan club for on-the-go relief from sauna commutes and heatwave days

Society

7 h. ago Easy gardening hack will help your hydrangeas to bloom bigger than ever

As gardeners begin to prepare their gardens for spring, there is a simple trick that can be done now to ensure that hydrangeas bloom bigger and better than ever this year

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7 h. ago Simple trick to make sure peace lilies produce 'more flowers' during the year

Peace lilies are a popular houseplant, but getting them to produce their beautiful white flowers can be a challenge. The Royal Horticultural Society shares a simple trick to promote flower growth

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7 h. ago Popular Perth pub urged to get planning permission for beer garden which has been operating for 20 years

The planning issue came to light at a recent meeting of Perth and Kinross Licensing Board

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7 h. ago Why I'd choose a fixed rate Isa despite the lower rates: SYLVIA MORRIS

The market for savings products is a bit more nuanced at the moment - and requires a different tactic to earn the most interest over the long term.

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8 h. ago Four easy ways to clean your gutters without ladders ahead of spring

A TikTok home expert has shared four innovative and simple ways to clear your gutters.

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8 h. ago I'm a traveller and we swear by this cleaning hack in our homes

Adele Preece, who is based in the UK,  took to TikTok to explain why she wraps everything in her house with plastic.

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8 h. ago Dragons' Den brand transforms gardens for spring and summer with ready

Dragons' Den-approved brand Dig Club is on a mission to make gardening accessible for everyone - and it's perfect for a spring garden update

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9 h. ago The ultimate hack to save money on women’s mags like Hello! and Bella – and get two months free with Readly

Love magazines but hate the cost? With Readly, you can access dozens of top women’s titles for one low price – and right now, you can get two months free. Here’s how to save big while enjoying all your favourite reads.

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11 h. ago How to ace a solo trip to Marrakech: The best stays, spas and sights

This lively and iconic city with its enchanting botanical gardens, maze-like sooks and soothing hammams has a lot to offer for the solo traveller. Though you need to know where to look. Lydia Swinscoe has your guide

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