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Home & Lifestyle > Gardening Marjoram and oregano You don't need extensive knowledge or a garden to grow your own herbs. Here we look at how to grow two herbs synonymous with 1001 Mediterranean recipes; marjoram and oregano. Read more	0	15th May 2019 50connect editorial
Home & Lifestyle > Gardening Sage advice Sage is a fragrant and versatile herb - it's also suited to most UK gardens. Put your plot to work this summer and supplement your kitchen with this fresh favourite. Read more	0	15th May 2019 50connect editorial
Home & Lifestyle > Fashion How to dress and accessorise for your figure The age old problem of how to match clothes that suit your shape plagues us all. Thankfully, Helen Venables has some tips on the dos and don'ts of staying stylish and true to your figure. Read more	0	14th May 2019 Helen Venables
Food & Drink > Recipes Asparagus & crab salad It's high season for British asparagus and this simple, elegant crab and asparagus salad is a real tasty treat. Read more	0	13th May 2019 Gareth Hargreaves
Food & Drink > Recipes Spinach & ricotta pie with Tracklements fresh mint jelly GBBO might be off our screens but that is no excuse to down tools in the kitchen. It's time to stand by your benches and ... Bake! Read more	0	8th May 2019 Editor at Large
Home & Lifestyle > Gardening Luscious lavender Lavender is so evocative of summer; it's a plant with a beautiful scent and intensity of colour - and it is so easy to grow. Read more	0	2nd May 2019 Gareth Hargreaves
Food & Drink > Recipes Beef and super greens stir-fry Iron deficiency can leave you feeling tired and lethargic. Try this super quick and healthy, iron-rich stir fry and boost your red blood cells and oxygen absorption. Read more	0	1st May 2019 Rob Hobson
Home & Lifestyle > Pets Dog travel tips The May Day bank holiday means many of us will be heading for days out, so be prepared and take everything you need if you are travelling with your pet. Read more	0	1st May 2019 50connect editorial
Home & Lifestyle > Fashion Stopping the environmental cost of fast fashion Helen Venables warns we need to make our wardrobes sustainable and eco-friendly. Even making small changes could make a difference. Here are some of the best ways of how to do just that. Read more	0	23rd Apr 2019 Helen Venables
Home & Lifestyle > Gardening The best colours for spring & summer garden planning In the style of the best fashion reviewer, gardening expert Maxine Farmer shares her favourite colours from this year’s gardening catalogues. Read more	0	23rd Apr 2019 Maxine Farmer
Food & Drink > Recipes Superfood truffles These little chocolate nuggets are supercharged with chlorella to energise the body. Recipe by Christine Bailey. Read more	0	15th Apr 2019 50connect editorial
Home & Lifestyle > Beauty Organic and natural beauty product tips Avoid toxins and live a greener lifestyle in the simplest way possible. Read more	0	15th Apr 2019 50connect editorial
Home & Lifestyle Repotting houseplants Spring is the time to think about repotting houseplants that have reached the stage where their roots have filled their present pots. Read more	0	15th Apr 2019 Gareth Hargreaves
Home & Lifestyle > Outdoor leisure Cycle in safety With the return of longer daylight hours and warmer, dryer weather many recreational cyclists will be heading out on the roads again. Here are our top 10 things you need to know for a safe ride. Read more	0	12th Apr 2019 Editor at Large
Home & Lifestyle > Food & Drink Pulled Persian lamb with Tracklements zingy rosemary jelly Easter wouldn’t be the same without lamb and this slow-cooked show-stopper is quick and easy to prepare and has flavours to die for. Read more	0	12th Apr 2019 50connect editorial
Home & Lifestyle Camera traps are revealing the secret lives of Britain's mammals Camera traps offer fascinating insights into the secret lives of Britain’s mammals, writes Sian Green. With the help of ordinary people, we can all learn more about them, and how to look after them well into the future. Read more	0	8th Apr 2019 50connect editorial
Home & Lifestyle > Food & Drink Roasted cherry tomato and mozzarella pasta A rich and creamy pasta dish that is a satisfying, meat-free, lunchtime or midweek dinner winner. Read more	0	29th Mar 2019 50connect editorial
Home & Lifestyle > Gardening Spring gardening Organic gardening growing advice for March and April - and how to manage your planting and pets. Read more	0	25th Mar 2019 Gareth Hargreaves
Home & Lifestyle > Beauty Spring skin care The seasons change and so do the needs of our skin. Here are a few tips to help you transition fron winter to spring. Read more	0	25th Mar 2019 50connect editorial
Home & Lifestyle What does home mean to you? By supporting St Mungo’s with a gift in your Will, you can help people experiencing homelessness in the future and give them the skills and confidence to build a new beginning for themselves. Read more	0	20th Mar 2019 50connect Promotions
Home & Lifestyle > Beauty Spring beauty Stick your winter coats back in the cupboard and turn your attention to a spring skincare clean and bringing back your natural glow. Read more	0	13th Mar 2019 Eloise Craven-Todd
Home & Lifestyle > Food & Drink Pancake day palate pleasers Three delicious alternatives that will ensure pancake day doesn't blow a hole in your healthy eating plans. Read more	0	1st Mar 2019 50connect editorial
Home & Lifestyle > Fashion Redefining how older women are viewed Gabriela Rickli-Gerster, a 63 year old model, left the audience at the Vivienne Westwood show in London speechless after walking down the runway twice. Read more	0	27th Feb 2019 50connect editorial
Home & Lifestyle > Gardening Making & using organic compost Alan and Joan Gould garden two acres at Woodrising in North Lincolnshire. Here they explain the how to create the perfect organic compost. Read more	0	26th Feb 2019 50connect editorial
Food & Drink > Recipes Lamb harira - a Moroccan lamb, chickpea and lentil stew A dinner party meal to impress. This tasty and heart-warming Moroccan-style stew will be a family favourite in no time, and provide the whole family with a decent helping of fibre, too. Read more	0	25th Feb 2019 Rob Hobson
Home & Lifestyle > Beauty Rejuvenate your skin Is your skin feeling tired? Wake it up with some refreshing treatments you can try at home. Read more	0	18th Feb 2019 50connect editorial
Home & Lifestyle > Gardening Garden bird facts Fascinating facts about some of the feathered friends in your garden. Read more	0	12th Feb 2019 50connect editorial
Home & Lifestyle > Food & Drink Phaanu dal - a spicy, high fibre treat Put your culinary skills to the test with this rich and creamy phaanu dish, cooked from scratch. Read more	0	7th Feb 2019 50connect editorial
Home & Lifestyle > Gardening Five tips for helping your lawn survive winter Simple tips to ensure your lawn is in perfect shape when spring finally arrives. Read more	0	6th Feb 2019 50connect editorial
Food & Drink > Recipes Low-fat chicken tikka masala Chicken tikka masala is delicious but can be high saturated fats and can wreck a new year, new eating regime. Fear not, here's a low-fat take on CTM that will have your taste buds purring. Read more	0	1st Feb 2019 50connect editorial