Garden Talk: Gardening leave

Garden Talk: Gardening leave

As well as planning your holiday wardrobe, a few hours work in the garden before you go away will go a long way to ensure you come back to a thriving garden. Lawns Mow the lawn a few days before you leave but don’t cut it too short if the weather is hot and dry – long...
Fun and learning through water

Fun and learning through water

Babies are born ready to play, and water is a wonderful, natural sensory play area, where your baby can learn and have fun – especially in the summer. Giving your baby water confidence is the best way you can prepare them for swimming and being safe in the water for...
New Community Garden for West Dulwich

New Community Garden for West Dulwich

A new community garden is coming to West Dulwich this autumn! A group of local residents are turning a neglected strip of land into a beautiful pocket garden for all to enjoy! The patch of land, on the corner of Tritton Road and Vale Street, used to attract dog foul...
Suzanne James Salad Nicoise recipe

Suzanne James Salad Nicoise recipe

August has seafood galore. Think: crab, cod, salmon, tuna or sea bream. Try it with heat-loving aubergines, courgettes, tomatoes, plump seasonal tomatoes or fennel. Sophisticated salads, like Peach and Parma Ham, or Halloumi and Pea are just the thing for when...
New Book Releases for August

New Book Releases for August

With holiday season upon us, Lawrence Roullier White rounds up this month’s new publications. Before clicking on line, pop into your nearest independent bookshop. If not in stock, they will be by the very next day, and you’ll be helping local businesses. Harry Potter...