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It can be one of the hottest months of the year. Therefore we need to be diligent about watering our gardens and plants. It is helpful to use grey water ( clean waste water from baths, sinks, washing machines, and other kitchen appliances) wherever possible and especially if water butts ...

When we were young and still at school we often wondered what we would do when we ‘grow up’. The seeds of dreams are formed at a very young age and they grow within us, never leaving us until they come to fruition. However, they can fall by the wayside and get left behind by the bustle of ...

Prep: 15 mins Difficulty: Easy Cook: 55 mins Serves: 8-10 Ingredients 50ml extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for greasing 150g rye flour 100g spelt flour 2 tsp baking powder 50g cocoa powder 2 large eggs, beaten 200ml coconut milk 80ml maple syrup 3 ripe bananas, mashed 50g dark ...

Ideal for a poolside read, “Here Comes the Sun” captures easily the recognisable rhythms of Jamaican culture and dialect. Dennis-Benn has written a tender ode to the world hidden behind immaculate beaches and sparkling seas at Montego Bay. The novel sets the scene with a young woman called ...

  Prep: 20 mins Difficulty: Easy Cook: 45 mins Serves: 6 Ingredients 800g aubergines (about 3), sliced into rounds, then cut into quarters 4 tbsp coconut or olive oil 2 onions, chopped 2cm piece of ginger, grated to a pulp 3 garlic cloves, grated to a pulp 2 red chillies, halved, ...

Cormorant Ramblers, dog walkers and mountain bikers around Cranleigh have been surprised when I’ve shown them the sea from the Surrey Hills, north of the village. It’s not just the big ships that you can easily spot through binoculars. Even quite small dinghies show up when their white sails ...