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Turn old tins, crates and jars into productive herb planters for windowsills, patios and small gardens with minimal cost and effort.

Learn to feed, maintain and use a lively sourdough starter for rustic loaves, pancakes and crumpets throughout the week.

Transform sturdy crates into shelves, shoe racks or vegetable bins with sanding, natural wax and simple hand-painted labels.

Swap paper towels for washable cotton cloths and discover how to clean, soak and store them for everyday kitchen spills.

Identify ripe hedgerow blackberries, pick responsibly and turn your harvest into jam, vinegar and warming autumn puddings at home.

Create reusable beeswax wraps with cotton fabric, wax pellets and an iron to cover bowls, cheese and sandwiches without plastic.

Compare clay, lime and plant-based paints that reduce fumes, allow walls to breathe and bring soft colour to rustic interiors.

Dig a simple pond with gentle slopes, native plants and a shallow beach to attract frogs, birds and beneficial insects.

Choose hardy bulbs, plant them at the right depth and layer pots for a long display of spring flowers in beds and borders.