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A Big Green Idea?

By Russ • Jun 26th, 2008 • Category: MYG Blog

It’s not often you get the chance to see a Green, Biodiesel powered bus travelling the streets. Here’s your chance!



The Great Pacific Garbage Patch

By Russ • Jun 16th, 2008 • Category: Green World

A look at one of the worrying problems plastic is causing the earth and the creatures which live here…



GYO - Broad Beans

By Russ • Jun 8th, 2008 • Category: Grow Your Own

A guide to growing your own broad beans at home…



Using a Grow Bag

By Russ • Jun 4th, 2008 • Category: Grow Your Own

A guide on how to use grow bags properly to ensure the best chance of a good crop…



GYO - Tomatoes

By Russ • Jun 4th, 2008 • Category: Grow Your Own

A guide to successfully growing your own plump, juicy tomatoes…



GYO - Potatoes

By Russ • May 28th, 2008 • Category: Grow Your Own

A guide to successfully growing potatoes at home…



Reducing Junk Mail

By Russ • May 22nd, 2008 • Category: MYG Blog

Slightly later than advertised, I have been taking a look at ways of reducing the amount of junk mail i get shoved through my letter box 6 days a week…



What is Global Warming?

By Russ • May 12th, 2008 • Category: Green World

Without getting too deeply scientific, this article will try to explain exactly what global warming is…



Reduce Fuel Consumption

By Russ • May 12th, 2008 • Category: Green Guides

Even ignoring the environmental issue, reducing how much fuel you use is an idea most will find appealing…



Making a Raised Bed

By Russ • Apr 16th, 2008 • Category: Grow Your Own

A guide to creating a raised bed for planting your root vegetables…



The Evils of Junk Mail *update*

By Russ • Apr 16th, 2008 • Category: MYG Blog

I’m sure most people have noticed the increase in junk mail in recent years. It has been commented on and reported widely.



GYO - Carrots

By Russ • Apr 8th, 2008 • Category: Grow Your Own

When starting to grow your own vegetables, carrots are a fairly easy crop to get you going



Guide to GYO - Getting Started

By Russ • Apr 6th, 2008 • Category: Featured Article

Growing your own fruit and vegetables is a relatively easy thing to start doing. However, there are several things you want to consider before digging up your lawn and planting dozens of potato plants.
Here we take a look at some of the things you should think about when starting to grow your own.



Energy Saving Bulbs are go!

By Russ • Apr 4th, 2008 • Category: MYG Blog

The first step I have decided to take to reduce my energy bills and reduce my household carbon footprint, is to fit energy saving bulbs…



Win Jamie at Home DVD’s

By Russ • Apr 3rd, 2008 • Category: competitions

Home is where the heart is…
Over the last few years, Jamie Oliver has been spending most of his spare time at home, growing things in his garden and becoming totally inspired to cook with all his own produce. Good food starts with good ingredients and what could be more exciting than cooking something you’ve grown […]