The ‘Secret Garden’ Strategy – how to turn forgotten into fabulous
Was ‘The Secret Garden’ one of your favourite childhood books? I think there’s a bit of ‘secret garden’ in everyone’s back yard – but those neglected patches can be magical,…
Was ‘The Secret Garden’ one of your favourite childhood books? I think there’s a bit of ‘secret garden’ in everyone’s back yard – but those neglected patches can be magical,…
As I took photographs round the garden early one May morning, I realised that many of the plants and flowers I love most have also been the cheapest – or even free….
When a friend of mine decides to budget, she always starts by buying things. And it’s the same with having a tidy-up. You find yourself buying greenhouses and garden sheds, and gorgeous…
I’ve pored over shed brochures and websites. I’ve watched sheds on TV. I try not to brake dangerously when driving past shed companies. Anyone with a middle-sized garden will always…
A ‘hack’ is a low-budget tip or trick. It may be cheat or a workaround. It’s often about money-saving – because you use something you already have, instead of going…
As we middle-sizers are usually short of time, money or both, I thought I’d take you round the garden at mid-summer (Open Garden time!) identifying the time and money-saving tips…
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