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January in the UK often gets a bad reputation. The days are short, the skies are often grey, and the festive sparkle of December has faded. However, look…
January might feel like a dormant month for nature, with bare trees and frosted ground suggesting the natural world is fast asleep. But look a little closer, and…
Forget Dry January or the pressure of cutting out sugar entirely. Have you considered a different kind of reset? The January Pantry Challenge 2026 is here, and it…
The New Year often brings a surge of motivation. We want to get fitter, read more books, or finally tackle that home improvement project. But one resolution consistently…
By @thriftyhomeandgarden As winter settles across the UK and the landscape softens beneath frost and early dusk, the natural world takes on a quieter charm. December may seem…
November marks the transition from autumn’s golden warmth to winter’s crisp chill. As the days shorten and temperatures drop, Britain’s fields and gardens offer an abundant harvest of…
Potato peelings. For most of us, they’re destined for the compost bin or the rubbish. Yet these humble scraps carry a secret worth savouring—one that thrifty cooks throughout…
November marks a quieter time in the foraging calendar, yet Britain’s woodlands, hedgerows and coastlines still offer a surprising bounty for those willing to venture out. As the…
Your garden might be hiding a treasure trove of nutritious food. Those “pesky” weeds you’ve been pulling up and throwing away could actually be adding vitamins, minerals and…
As autumn settles across the British Isles, October brings forth nature’s final flourish before winter’s arrival. This month marks a pivotal time in the agricultural calendar, when orchards…
October paints the British countryside in spectacular hues of amber, crimson and gold, but beneath this visual feast lies another treasure waiting to be discovered. As the leaves…
When the Money Saving Expert, Martin Lewis, recently posed a question on Twitter, it struck a chord with his followers, myself included. He asked, “What things will you…
“I have feelings about stew. It’s not the best meat, the freshest vegetables, or the subtlest seasonings that make a stew. It’s time. Time is what takes a…
Autumn brings a spectacular transformation to Britain’s landscapes and among the season’s most cherished treasures are the glossy brown seeds we call conkers. These familiar autumn companions have…
Autumn transforms the countryside into a natural pantry, and few wild treasures are as rewarding to discover as elderberries. These dark purple clusters hang heavy on their branches,…
As golden leaves begin to fall and a crisp chill fills the air, the British countryside offers one last, vibrant gift before winter arrives. Look closely at wild…
As summer’s vibrant greens begin to fade, the British countryside puts on its spectacular autumn display. The air turns crisp, leaves shift to brilliant shades of amber and…
Autumn transforms the British countryside into a natural pantry, offering an abundance of wild foods waiting to be discovered. From woodland mushrooms to hedgerow berries, the season presents…
Is your airing cupboard overflowing? For many of us, this small, warm space quickly becomes a dumping ground for everything from mismatched towels to clean laundry waiting to…
As autumn leaves begin to fall and winter’s chill settles over Britain, kitchens across the country start filling with the warm, comforting aromas of steamed puddings. English Pudding…
Every October, communities across Britain come together to celebrate one of our most beloved fruits. Apple Day brings families, schools and communities together to honour the humble apple…
Every gardener holds a treasure trove right in their hands—seeds that promise next year’s bounty. Saving Seeds transforms your garden into a self-sustaining ecosystem whilst connecting you to…
Every home has one: the mysterious, cluttered drawer. It’s the final resting place for all those bits and bobs that don’t have a proper home but seem too…
Did you know that the UK wastes more than 9 million tonnes of food every year? That’s enough to fill Wembley Stadium 9 times over! Fortunately, there are…