THE MODERN MINT BLOG
The Rare Breeds Survival Trust is a charity that raises money for conservation work to take place with the UK’s …
Best Moments of 2014 – Modern Mint
What have been the best moments of 2014 for Modern Mint? Here goes…. 1) Starting the Modern Mint Shop It was started on a whim because we wanted a way to share the products, artisans and companies we thought were fab – and it now looks like being the most exciting part of the business (as well as being capable of reaching the people out there who love the products we do.) We are focusing on products that are unique, made with great care, and have a focus on reducing waste and lasting a long time. Meeting the people who make products …
How Much Maintenance Does Artificial Grass Require?
About the Author: Anthony Gallagher is the Managing Director of Easigrass. Under his stewardship, Easigrass became the first artificial grass company in the world to exhibit a show garden at the Chelsea Flower Show in 2010. If you are investing in artificial grass, it is important to know how to maintain your lawn to keep it in the very best possible condition. Most artificial grass products come with a guarantee of between eight to ten years but if you take the time to look after it properly, it can easily last double this. One of the main attractions of artificial …
Michael Pollan – Cooked
Michael Pollan, in Cooked: “As I grew more steadily comfortable in the kitchen, I found that, much like gardening, most cooking manages to be agreeably absorbing without being to demanding intellectually. It leaves plenty of mental space for daydreaming and reflection.” This post is about the Michael Pollan book Cooked: A Natural History of Transformation. In our exploration of gardening and how it affects our lives we have found ourselves reading deeper and deeper into the connection gardening has with food – so this Michael Pollan book seemed a good choice to read, and are we glad we did…! He looked …