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Learn a little, by hand

Plain, friendly how-tos for the quiet skills of home living. Pick a topic, or browse them all.

A basket of carrots, radishes and greens
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Garden

A first year of growing food

What to sow, when, and how to avoid the common beginner mistakes.

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Bare feet in a daisy meadow
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Garden

Letting a corner go wild

Leave a small patch to the bees, daisies and long grass.

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Straw hat and tote bag on a wooden gate
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Sew

Mending a hem by hand

A few simple stitches to keep your favourite things in use.

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Folded hand-knitted blankets and a ball of wool
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Knit

Your first blanket, one row a day

A calm, forgiving project for new knitters.

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Lavender bundle, scissors and a hand-painted mug
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Cook

Herbs to dry and keep

Bundle, hang and store what the garden gives you.

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Stone cottage with climbing roses and lavender
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DIY

Build a simple raised bed

A weekend project with basic tools and little cost.

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Jar of herbs beside a basket of vegetables
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Upcycle

Give a jar a second life

Storage, planters and gifts from things you already have.

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