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Oct 16

How to Knit Pumpkin Decorations

Pumpkins have become an iconic symbol of Halloween due to a combination of cultural traditions, folklore, and practical factors. The...

Turn Your Kitchen Into the Hub of Your Home

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Sep 2

Turn Your Kitchen Into the Hub of Your Home

*This is a collaborative post. Kitchens are more than just places where meals are prepared, they are also the central hub of family and...

Plot to Plate No 3: Confit Tomatoes Recipe

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Aug 29

Plot to Plate No 3: Confit Tomatoes Recipe

Confit tomatoes are just an amazing dish and one I like to make when the tomato’s start ripening rapidly. It can be made with cherry...

Grilled Whole Sea Bass: A Simple and Delicious BBQ Recipe

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Aug 5

Grilled Whole Sea Bass: A Simple and Delicious BBQ Recipe

We love a BBQ here at Dorset Country Life, and sometimes it’s nice to cook something a bit different on the BBQ other than the more...

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Apr 5

Homemade Toilet Cleaning Bombs

Are you tired of harsh chemical cleaners and looking for a natural alternative to keep your bathroom fresh and clean? Look no further!...

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Mar 28

Foraging Plain and Simple

Foraging is fun, family friendly and free! I want to offer you an introduction to foraging by keeping things simple. Choosing plants that...

Stay Well with Nature's Elixir: Immune-Boosting Tonic Recipe

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Oct 21, 2023

Stay Well with Nature's Elixir: Immune-Boosting Tonic Recipe

As the seasons change, it's essential to fortify your immune system, and what better way to do so than with a homemade immune-boosting...

Autumn Tasks at the Allotment: Preparing for the Cosy Season

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Oct 10, 2023

Autumn Tasks at the Allotment: Preparing for the Cosy Season

As summer gracefully fades away and the days grow shorter, it's time for gardeners to embrace the enchantment of autumn. At the...

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Apr 21, 2023

How to Make Kefir

Kefir is a yogurt-like drink that can easily be made at home and is made with Kefir grains. These are yellow white little rubbery looking...

Homemade Cleaning Products for Your Home

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Apr 18, 2023

Homemade Cleaning Products for Your Home

We're rounding off our homemade cleaning products series now - we've covered the kitchen and of course the bathroom, but we wanted to...

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Mar 31, 2023

How to Make Sourdough Bread

I have to admit the first loaf of sourdough I ever made was a great success and I was very smug and took all the credit for the absolute...

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Mar 24, 2023

How to Make Kombucha

I have not made Kombucha before, so as a complete novice I decided to play it safe and get help from the experts. So I am starting with A...

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Mar 10, 2023

How to Make Easy Kimchi

Kimchi is a Korean fermented vegetable dish that is now made and eaten all over the world. You will find many “original “ and “...

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Mar 7, 2023

Review: Bokashi Organko Essential

*Ad-Gifted. All opinions are our own. I am always looking for ways to improve my soil at the allotment. It’s not the best and is very...

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Mar 3, 2023

How to Make Homemade Yoghurt

When all of my children lived at home when they were younger, I always made my own yogurt. They grew up and flew the next and somewhere...

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Feb 17, 2023

How to make Homemade Sauerkraut

I decided Sauerkraut was a good starting point on my fermentation journey. It’s a very easy thing to make and I had grown some red...

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Feb 14, 2023

Valentines Slow Cooker Beef Stew

Many people feel that valentines is just too commercial and an excuse for people to make money. But let’s not lose sight of the fact it’s...

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Feb 10, 2023

Introducing Fermentation Fridays

I have recently become very interested in fermented foods and drinks and the health benefits they have. I am also interested in the fact...

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Jan 12, 2023

How to Plan What to Grow

On the days during January, when it’s just too wet to be at the allotments, my favourite rainy day job is planning the growing year...

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Jan 9, 2023

Allotment Jobs for January

January can be cold and bleak and a bit flat after Christmas. So one of my first jobs of the year is to turn my attention back to my...

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