Our blog is dedicated to seasonal living - to enjoying the now; making things; the scents of home; sewing, and searching out bargains. we believe that much of the pleasure is in the journey..in the making and creating, even if in a simple way.

Sloe gin is made from sloes, gin and sugar. Our sloe.biz FORUM allows the easy exchange of recipe ideas. Keep it simple for best results!

The Cottage Smallholder: Stumbling self sufficiency in a small space UK Food and Beverage Gardening Blog

Covers all aspects of gardening, including sections on growing roses, bonsai,lawns, fruit and vegetables, orchids, bamboo and ponds as well as regional sections. Acts as a gateway with the finest gardening newsgroups.

Allotment Growing, help and advice on finding and growing on an allotment, vegetable and herb gardening - includes allotment diary, help, information and the allotment forums. New to allotments or just want an allotment, this is the place to come.

wiseGEEK: clear answers for common questions

Latest news, sport, business, comment, analysis and reviews from the Guardian, the world's leading liberal voice

Portal to the Celtnet site, featuring recipes, information on Celtic gods and myths as well as web design, mobile phones, PC and monetizing your site.