Archive of ‘Sustainable Living’ category

The Benefits of Air Drying Laundry | I Spy Plum Pie

The Benefits of Air Drying Laundry

Whilst using a clothes drier may seem more time efficient, there are lots of benefits of air drying laundry. Sure, sometimes the weather may not be conducive to it, but when you can it really is worthwhile! So, here are some of the benefits – I’d love to hear your thoughts too.

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Planning a Sustainable Christmas | I Spy Plum Pie

Planning a Sustainable Christmas

Christmas is often viewed as a time of excess, with big meals, lots of gifts and endless parties almost unavoidable. I’m not here to tell you not to do these things, and not to enjoy yourself over the holiday season but instead I thought I would share some tips to help in planning a sustainable Christmas so we can enjoy ourselves in a more eco-friendly way.

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What I've Learned About Small Space Gardening | I Spy Plum Pie

What I’ve Learned About Small Space Gardening

As most of you probably know I’ve been growing things on my little balcony for a few years now. I’m by no means a gardening expert, but I have learned a few things about small space gardening over that time. I thought I’d share some of those lessons with you all today, and I’d love to hear your thoughts as well!

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5 Steps to Prepare Your Soil for Planting | I Spy Plum Pie

5 Steps to Prepare Your Soil for Planting

Spring and Summer are by far the most productive seasons in my balcony garden, so I love this time of year. If you follow these 5 simple steps to prepare your soil for planting then it can be the same for you! I’d love to hear your suggestions in the comments as well.

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