I first came across wild garlic when I won a vegetable box through a local food and vegetable business ten years ago. Since then, my husband is always looking out for it but it’s not something you find in your local supermarket.
Feng Shui: Keep Fake Flowers and Plants at a Minimum
I mentioned in an earlier post that my mum came to the UK to visit us. During her stay, she passed down a lot of feng shui tips and suggested I change several things. One of the suggestions was regarding fake flowers and plants. She said that if a house is filled with too many fake flowers and artificial plants, it will attract a lot of fake relationships, like friendships, and also gossip into our lives. I’m not sure where she heard it from. But she is quite an avid listener of feng shui podcasts and Buddhism YouTube channels. Each day, the channels will share tips and predictions for the zodiac animals.
Chinese Superstition: Ji Shi Teng Ward Off Evil Spirits
Is Ji Shi Teng 鸡屎藤 (a Chinese fever vine herb) able to ward off evil spirits? According to the older generation (like my mum and some of my older relatives), they all truly believe so! I first came across this Ji Shi Teng via listening to Mr Zhou’s Ghost Stories podcast on 13th May 2022.
Ways to Get Natural Lighting into your Home
Many homes in the UK were not built with natural light in mind, especially if you don’t have a south-facing garden or a big bright house. Most of us either live in a row of houses packed tightly together by the property developers or in a block or surrounded by a big block of flats. We can’t just pick up our house and turn it in the direction of the sun or relocate, especially as good properties go very quickly or are not within our financial reach. With that in mind, I have a few ways for you to get natural light into your home.
12 Outstanding Ways to Make Your Home Cozier this Festive Season
Are you looking for ways to make your home more welcoming this festive season?
The festive season is a period of commemoration and joy, but it can also be stressful. It’s easy to get engulfed with all the preparations that need to be done before guests arrive. But don’t worry. There are some great tips on how you can decorate your entrance, add soft textures and textiles, keep your seating arrangement accessible, pick an attractive color, accentuate the fireplace, create an outdoor hangout spot, and so much more.
6 Ways to Turn Your Garden into a Winter Wonderland
The weather is getting colder, but we can’t always count on having snow – no matter how much you want to build a snowman!
Even without the flurries, however, there’s no reason you can’t have your own beautiful winter wonderland to escape to.
Making The First Impression of Your House
The first impression of your home can be absolutely vital if you are looking to sell. When we first put our house on the market, we were unable to attract as many viewers as we would have liked. After much thought and discussion, we decided to repaint our children’s bedrooms and declutter as much as we could to make the room look cleaner and brighter.
Many buyers will judge your home by the photos of the house either on property search websites or the estate agent’s brochure, and it can be very difficult to turn around a first impression! There is a lot to be said for a neat and appealing appearance to your home, whether it is a small change or something a little bigger. After we repainted their rooms, it made such a huge difference! We got more viewers to view the house and we were sold within two months.
Ideas to Bring Your Home To Life
Everyone wants to live in a beautiful space that resonates with them, but not everyone knows how to create a home that speaks to them. It is important to take your time choosing the right item or idea to bring your home to life! Whatever you choose, I hope this article will provide you with ideas that you think will suit you and your home.
Bring The Outdoors In: Home Improvements To Help You Feel At One With Nature
Bring The Outdoors In: Home Improvements To Help You Feel At One With Nature
Spending time outdoors is so beneficial. It can promote a sense of calm and wellbeing, boost mood and help us to feel refreshed- so what better way to improve your home than by bringing the outside in? Creating the same light, airy and fresh sense that you get while you’re outdoors, but inside. Here’s how you can go about it!
How to Take Care of Your Plants in May
How to Take Care of Your Plants in May
May signals that we’re well and truly into spring, an exciting time for everyone as it means better weather is more frequent! We can finally say goodbye to the dark mornings and hopefully begin looking forward to pleasant weather to enjoy. For many people, spring also means you can start working in the garden again if you haven’t already.
Whether you’re an avid gardener, or you’re just looking forward to restoring your flowers after the cold winter weather, now is the time. Mary indicates the time of year when your garden can really come back to life, but not without some important jobs to complete first! If you’re wondering how to nurture your garden this month and into the rest of spring, let GetPotted.com help give you some guidance, from general garden maintenance to looking after your plants!
Mother’s Day Gifts for Garden Lovers
With Mother’s Day approaching quickly, are you struggling to look for gifts to buy for your mother or wife? If you are running out of ideas, I have a few gift ideas under my sleeves that I would like to show you today! I have been looking at Garden Inspired Mother’s Day Gift ideas for ladies who love gardening or love floral items.
Why It’s Important to Include Plants in Your Home in Winter
Why It’s Important to Include Plants in Your Home in Winter!
We all know how dull the weather can be throughout winter, with many parts of the country being subjected to ice, snow and sometimes even floods. Winter can be notorious for its horrible weather conditions, making the majority of us stay inside and enjoy the warmth of our homes.
With winter often known as the most miserable season of the year, except for Christmas of course, you are probably looking for ways to brighten up your day! Plants can be a helpful way to brighten up your home in winter for a number of different reasons.
Spring Sensory Activity: Clean Mud
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Clean mud is also known as Ghost mud which is commonly used for sensory activity. It smells fantastic. How did it get its name? Well, I heard from friend that it originated from prison which I can understand why. In prison, the one things that they allow in their cell are soap, toilet paper and water! They must have been bored with time to kill and invented this clean mud to play in their cells! Clean mud feels like Play Doh but it is very wet and slippery!
Lavender Shortbread
Three years ago, we had a landscape gardener design our front and back garden which included rows of lavender. The small patch of grass we had in our front garden was filled with yellow, golden stones. This year, the lavender has really bloomed and fills the front garden with a nice sweet smell. I’m really pleased with it this year – they’re absolutely gorgeous!
