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nutrition facts about oatmeal
7 Jul

10 Nutrition Facts about Oatmeal

Oatmeal is a popular breakfast dish all over the world.  Tasty and quick to make, it’s often one of the easiest quick-fixes for The world is pretty much divided between people who love oatmeal and people who hate it! However, if you don’t like it, then the chances are that you simply haven’t found the …
facts about garden poisons
14 Jun

9 Guaranteed Facts About Garden Poisons

As beautiful as our gardens may be, they can also be very dangerous! Believe it or not, there may be countless greens in your garden that are toxic to you, your pets, or even some of your other plants! So, it’s probably best to learn more about the poisonous things before they get out of …
fun facts about gardening
10 Sep

10 Expert Advice: Gardening Tips for Beginners

Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or are new to growing a green thumb or two, it’s always good to have some helpful gardening advice at your fingertips! Expert gardeners and horticulturists will always have a trick or two up their sleeves to get the best out of their gardens – and here’s some fun gardening …
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30 Jan

12 Striking Facts About Sunflowers

Sunflowers are one of the best-loved blooms on the planet. They are a sign of happiness and that warm weather is on the way! Of course, they are often the subjects of many paintings and photos, too. But how much do you really know about the humble sunflower? It’s time to check out these fun …
Mistletoe facts
2 Nov

10 Marvellous Facts about Mistletoe

Holly, ivy, Christmas trees… Mistletoe! As the winter holidays approach, we’ll be seeing more and more of these iconic plants. Mistletoe is known for its romantic traditions when welcomed into our homes, but did you know that it is a parasitic plant and thus not exactly welcomed by its original hosts? Even though we readily …
interesting facts about trees
9 Oct

13 Tall Facts About Trees

]Trees are fascinating organisms, helping the combat of climate change and supporting biodiversity. Here are 13 fun facts about trees that you might not have known. 1. There are thousands of different trees worldwide. Incredibly, the planet has more than 60,000 known species of trees. 2. Plants are younger to the planet than you may think. …
facts about growing vegetables
28 Sep

9 Top Facts About Growing Vegetables

Ever thought about trying to grow your own food? It can be fantastic fun – and what’s more, it’s easier than you think to get started. Growing veggies is a great way to teach kids how the world of food production works, and if you worry about how many chemicals and preservatives make their way …
fun facts about rice
25 Sep

18 Remarkable Facts About Rice

Rice is a hugely popular foodstuff. Often combined with Eastern cuisine, it is a simple crop which can be eaten as part of sweet and savoury dishes alike. Therefore, it’s seen as incredibly versatile. There are plenty of different varieties, and it’s perfectly possible to change the flavour of rice to your own specifications as …
fun facts about plants
15 Aug

19 Pleasing Facts About Plant Life

Plants are all around us – and we owe them a lot! We provide them with carbon dioxide, and they provide us with oxygen. It’s a two-way street! Therefore, the wild and wonderful world of plants is one which certainly demands our respect. There’s actually likely to be more about plants in terms of facts …
big banana facts
26 Jul

30 Bonkers Nutrition Facts About Bananas

Bananas are some of the most popular fruit consumed all over the world. These curious yellow growths are sweet and juicy when ripe and are one of the most convenient fruits to peel and eat. Many people enjoy them on the go as well as at work, simply because it’s easy to be able to …
Nutrition Facts about Oranges
24 Jul

12 Juicy Facts About Oranges Nutrition

Oranges are not the only fruit, but they are certainly some of the tastiest around.  One of the main things you need to keep in mind about fruit, of course, is the fact that it is full of sugar!  Natural sugars, certainly – but at the same time, even though oranges are healthy, it’s wise …
avocados halves
11 Apr

31 Fun Facts About Avocado

The avocado is a fruit that’s taken on a life of its own in recent years. It’s become a modern icon – a once-obscure fruit that’s making its way into more and more dishes, drinks and medical supplements. It’s also a fruit that’s associated with the millennial generation, and one which has received ‘superfood’ status …