How to guides

We've picked out our top recipes to cook with kids. Quick, easy and delicious, take a look at recipes for cakes, biscuits and savoury snacks.

Why not give the birds in your garden a helping hand with these three easy-to-make bird feeders? They’re all made from recycled materials too.

From a DIY moth trap to making your own nectar, discover some top tips to help you become an expert moth-spotter.

Gardens are vibrant with colour and buzzing with life during the summer months. If you look carefully, you'll see bees hovering around flower heads, birds perching on fences and daisies lapping up the sunshine, plus much more. Use this spotter's guide to discover garden wildlife.

Have you ever wondered what lives in the sea? If you visit the coast then you might spot a mighty crab, slimy seaweed or a shy starfish. Dive into this spotter's guide and discover the wonders of coastal wildlife.

Woodlands are magical places full of fascinating wildlife. If you're on a woodland adventure look up, look down and all around. Squirrels, blackbirds, slugs and woodpeckers are just some of the creatures you might spot. Use this guide to identify what you see.

Follow these steps to build your own nesting box to attract bees to your garden. Bee populations have been dwindling in recent years and building homes is just one way of encouraging them to stick around.

Our gardeners have written some top tips for making your own compost at home. Follow this cost-effective, step-by-step guide to help your garden – it will help reduce waste, too.

Why not add a splash of colour to the garden and provide a tasty snack for local bees and insects at the same time? These wildflower seed balls are easy to make to throw around you flowerbeds.

Why not brighten up your home with some homemade decorations? These twig hearts are easy to make and are a good way to recycle garden waste.

Get spring cleaning the natural way with our vintage life hacks to green clean your home. Learn how to get fresh washing with less energy, make surfaces sparkle, banish bad smells, clean windows and mirrors, and polish wood – all with the power of nature.

Blocking draughts from leaky doors can be a big help in keeping the heat where you want it. Follow our handy guide to make your own. They will help keep your home warm, saving energy and money.

From children’s drawings and mysterious maps to cigarette cards and favourite books – simple handling and storage techniques can help these fragile items last as long as your memories. Learn how to treasure your paper and books forever with this handy guide to its care and conservation from our experts.

Learn what our conservation experts recommend to look out for when it comes to looking after your best or most-loved furniture, from polishing tips to handling advice.

From flowerpots and tea services to decorative figurines, you’ll have plenty of ceramics in your home. Here's some useful advice from our conservation experts on how to best clean and look after them to prevent them from being damaged.