Articles by Jo Foster

No matter the size of your business, every office should have some kind of recycling programme in place in 2021. The success of each programme can vary greatly, however, with some businesses believing they don't have the resources to set up a properly managed recycling scheme. This is not the case, as you can take simple steps to improve your current recycling efforts. In turn, this can help to...

Blackberry picking season is fast approaching, with this tasty and versatile fruit popping up in abundance all over the British countryside from mid-August. If you've never experienced the fun of picking blackberries, not to mention making tasty pies and jam, start preparing now! © miccolino / Adobe Stock Few activities are as typically British as searching for blackberries in our hed...

Batch baking can be the way forward for many people when it comes to home cooking. Whether you’re trying to save time cooking family meals or aiming to introduce more nutrition to your diet, it's worth considering. © Fevziie / Adobe Stock Instead of preparing and cooking one or two meals a day, do all the work once a week only. The aim is to save time; while eating wholesome, homemade...

Drying flowers is a skill that you can learn quite easily, whether you want to use dried flowers in a craft project, preserve your wedding bouquet, or simply keep a beautiful bunch of flowers as a permanent decoration in your home. © chamillew / Adobe Stock There are a number of simple drying techniques that will make your blooms last and last indefinitely. The experts say the secret ...

Many people will be looking to enjoy their staycations all across the UK this year, with camping being an ever-popular activity. Brits enjoyed around 9.26 million camping and caravan holidays in 2019 before the Covid-19 pandemic forced us to stay at home. Now, with the lockdown restrictions gradually easing, camping fans will be longing to hit the road again this summer and enjoy some time g...

The weather is getting better. This can mean only one thing - it's time for the ultimate summer BBQ! The Met Office has forecast sweltering July temperatures of up to 28°C. Heat maps show the hot weather from Spain, France and Portugal is set to hit London on 12th July, spreading quickly across the whole of south-east England and the rest of the UK. © Alexander Raths / Shutterstock.co...

Getting your greenhouse organised is an important task right now. By making the most of all the available space, you can be more productive. Clever storage is the key to having everything in its place and the things you need at your fingertips. © AL Robinson / Shutterstock.com The greenhouse can be particularly useful if you have limited space in your garden. Utilising some simple and...

The UK is home to some of the best surfing hotspots in the world. With the government encouraging staycations this year, due to the continuing Covid-19 pandemic, surfers will be looking to take a break in Britain, even if it's just a long weekend away. This could be a great time for a surfing break, considering the Met Office has forecast a June heatwave. Britain is set to bask in scorching ...

  Now that summer if finally here, you'll be spending a lot more time at the beach. Things are about to get sandy! Our 80ltr Heavy Duty Container is waterproof, durable and with no drainage holes; so it's perfect for all those days by the sea, no matter what your beach activity preferences... Wakeboarding Scuba Diving Wind Serving Surfing

If you enjoy spending time outdoors, this is an ideal time to create the perfect summer garden retreat. A summer house can become your own special space, which can be transformed into just about anything you want it to be. Whether you need an airy studio for craft activities, such as painting or writing; a cool space to enjoy some shade from the midday sun; or somewhere to sit with a friend ...