Posts Tagged ‘gardens’
A tasty Kiwi smoothie will give you a healthy boost
Fresh ingredients make such a difference when you’re looking for something healthy. This week we’re bringing you some recipes with a difference, courtesy of the award-winning Eteaket – a Scottish independent whole leaf tea company based in Edinburgh. Today we present a simple recipe for a smoothie with a cheeky name – the Kiwi Kick…
Read MoreA delicious smoothie with added goodness
Are you a fan of smoothies? If so, we’ve got the perfect healthy drink for you. This week we’re bringing you some recipes with a different, courtesy of the award-winning Eteaket – a Scottish independent whole leaf tea company based in Edinburgh. Today we present a recipe for a Mighty Mango Kombu Matcha Medley smoothie.…
Read MoreTasty cookies with a very healthy addition
It seems that when it comes to food in the 21st century, anything goes. It’s seen the rise of sweet and savoury combined in our confectioneries, with a variety of tastes we’d never have tried even a decade ago, coming to the fore. This week, we’re bringing you some recipes with a different, courtesy of…
Read MoreBring spring into your home with houseplants
Now that spring is on its way, we’ll be starting to think of plants in our homes and gardens. It won’t be long before the grass is needing its first cut of the year, and we’ll be thinking of what our borders, flowerbeds and hanging baskets will need in 2019. But it’s just as important…
Read MoreLittle newborn rarebreeds spring to life
The education farm at Dumfries House estate has welcomed the first of its 2019 new rare breeds arrivals. The first chicks from the prized Scots Grey and Scots Dumpy breeds of hen arrived last week, joining the British Landrace piglets that arrived in mid-February. Last year saw the birth of 18 Shetland Geese, 28 Black-laced…
Read MoreA tribute to the explorer who brought botany home
Sir Peter Hutchison, a renowned 20th century plant hunter, botanist and author, has died. Aged 83 when he passed away, Peter was a keen gardener, amateur botanist, environmentalist and intrepid explorer with an outstanding knowledge and appreciation of the world of plants. For more than three decades he delivered an exceptional contribution to the life…
Read MoreFive ensuites and great views from this family home
A substantial family home with five ensuite bedrooms and located in an attractive country setting is now for sale. Galbraith present Tamley House, a well-presented and substantial detached modern home, which enjoys a lovely setting on the edge of the quiet hamlet of Foodieash in North-East Fife. The house was built about 10 years ago…
Read MoreDon’t break the law-n: garden crimes to avoid
Homeowners could be committing one of seven common criminal offences in their gardens without even realising it. Outdoor experts GardenBuildingsDirect.co.uk have revealed common criminal offences green-fingered Brits might be unwittingly committing and offered advice on how to steer clear of any legal hot water in the garden. With the weather improving and spring on the…
Read MoreTraditional 1800s home is in a great location
A beautiful B-listed home dating from the 1800s is now on the market. Presented to the market by Galbraith, Millbank, in Longside, near Peterhead, is a most attractive house, set within its own gardens and grounds, close to the village of Longside. This fine Grade B Listed house went through a sympathetic refurbishment in 1994.…
Read MoreA class act of a property is the Old Abbey School
The Old Abbey School is a substantial, detached early Victorian town house dating from approximately 1850. Presented by Knight Frank, this is a substantial, detached home in Melrose which comprises of a hall, three reception rooms, four bedrooms, two bathrooms and one ensuite and kitchen/breakfast room. It began life as the stables for the Episcopalian Rectory…
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