Archive - HOME & HORT

The Scented Roses in my Barn Garden

A full list of all the roses, their fragrance, growing habits, and how they’ve faired in my garden so far.

Aug 28 •

How To Make Your Own Lampshades

A easy step by step guide, including a video. You just need to provide the patience!

Aug 24 •

How to Make Wood Look Weathered in Minutes

Using three household ingredients instead of expensive paint or stain

Aug 21 •

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My Planting List for a Shady Border

A plant list you can use at home. The first video of the border design that half killed me, a water feature, and an exclusive look at the garden canopy…

Aug 17 •

Dollops of Joy #5 - Tried & Tested Things You’ll Love

Face Creams That Work, The Best Garden Tools Ever, My Latest Homeware Picks, Phone Gadgets, My Favourite Bronzer & Brush, A Brilliant Garden Rug, A Fab…

Aug 14 •

My Thoughts on Substack After Two Years

It’s an amazing place. But, let’s not ruin it by turning it into all the apps we’ve deserted.

Aug 10 •

Pergola or Gazebo? Which is Best?

The reasons I love my new garden canopy design.

Aug 7 •

Me and Mounjaro Two Months On

The arguments I had with myself about why I shouldn’t go on it & why I was completely wrong. Plus my successes, my mini fails & the best turkey neck…

Aug 3 •

July 2025

My Planting List for the Second Hot Sunny Flower Bed

Mainly Drought-Tolerant Plants with a Few Surprises

Jul 31 •

My Planting List for a Sunny Cottage Garden Border

How I design a border, the full plant list, plus a video showing placement, planting and the finished bed.

Jul 27 •

The Old Curiosity Shop

Beautiful, One of a Kind Vintage Home & Garden Finds From Me to You. But, Hurry, There’s Only One of Everything!

Jul 24 •

My Battle With Weight Gain & The Mounjaro Miracle

Men struggle too! How a perfect storm of events led to huge weight increase & why I’ve agonised about starting the jabs.

Jul 20 •

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