Grevilleas, a diverse family of evergreen flowering plants, are extraordinary to behold. There are a mere 350 [250??] species, mostly indigenous to Australia, and in keeping with their native homeland, their flowers resemble their arachnid co-inhabitants and are called ‘The Spider Flower’. Coming in many hues including white, grey, green, red and pink, they really
It should come as little surprise to learn that gardening is actually good for you – but even the experts are overwhelmed with the evidence demonstrating its benefits.  We all know that gardening gives you exercise, fresh air and vitamin D, but it is the psychological benefits that are now becoming evident. Gardening can help
If your looking for flexibity with your time then a career as an Aromatherapist is an excellent choice. It’s ideal  for anyone who has a family or wanting to start a new or second career and it also provides additional income. As a Qualified Aromatherapists versatility is the name of the game. It provides opportunities
Our love of, and fascination with the rose dates back millennia – from its beauty (considered by many to be the most exquisite of all the flowers)… to its diversity (thousands of varieties that have originated from over a hundred wild species)… to its medicinal properties (it has been used to treat many diseases throughout
Our common garden berry is often overlooked these days for more exotic and unusual fruits that our supermarkets ply us with – but did you know any of the following fascinating facts about these sometimes under-rated little fruits… 1 – There are false berries and “true” berries – the definition of a true berry is
Inspite of global warming we still don’t yet have the much-sought-after Mediterranean climate in the UK, but we can still grow continental produce that until fairly recently, we thought could only flourish in warmer climes.  Over the last 3 or 4 decades there has been a significant change in the fruit and veg we now
Today is Saint David’s Day, and the national day of Wales! It’s a day celebrated throughout that country with parades and parties from the valleys to the cities. St David is remembered as a staunch missionary for the church in Wales, undergoing pilgrimages to the Vatican and Jerusalem in his lifetime. He founded dozens of
“A rose by any other name would smell as sweet” said the poet Shakespeare. Sweet as it might be, the rose has become so synonymous with romance and Valentines Day in particular that it might well be seen as boring. Even worse, the unoriginality of showing up with a bunch of roses in hand might
It’s the start of December! Advent calendars are flying open, decorations are going up and festive wreaths are getting stuck up on doors all over the place. You may have noticed those little sharp leafed leaves with the red berries on the wreathes, cards and other decorations of the seasons Generally, these depict the holly
As you’ve probably guessed if you’ve been into a shop any time recently this months commercial celebration is Halloween. That means lots of ghoulies, sweets and, traditionally, pumpkins! Few other vegetables grow to the prodigious size and shape that make for good lanterns which is why the pumpkin can be seen practically everywhere at this
Education opens doors to success windows of opportunity and in at least one case, gates to new possibilities. Such is the case with ADL success story Annabella Baker. Originally from Italy, but now living in the UK, Annabella faced a tragedy all too familiar to many when she lost her airline job during the Covid
Gardens are hard work.  Behind every immaculate lawn and carefully tended flowerbed is a never-ending struggle between nature and gardener. Of course simply leaving the garden to its own devices isn’t really an option; Untended, plants will grow freely for the whole of spring and summer and even into autumn. Worse yet, an uncared for
Some stories of educational achievement soar into the heavens. Of individuals who through hard work and toil overcame the challenges in their life to achieve. Certainly, at ADL we’ve seen and helped many individuals achieve their dreams through completing a course which helped them get a place at university or begin a new career. This,
If you’ve been in the UK over the past weekend you might have noticed you had a day off on Monday (or looked on enviously as other people had a day off). The coronation of a new monarch in Charles the Third means a new era. One that the Monarch is especially keen does not
If you’re looking for a side business or career that combines a love for fitness and a mentoring role. personal training might be for you Personal training is at it’s heart all about being able to help people live healthier, happier lives. By combining physical exercise with essential lifestyle changes like diet they help their
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