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right away.3. Insulate outside tapNot only must I turn off the stopcock to my garden tap to isolate the water supply (mine is almost hidden behind pipework under the kitchen sink), but I must wrap insulation material round the brass tap itself. Again, I

concentrating on carbon taxes perhaps greater emphasis should be put on plants.Well, gardeners know the value of plants, and in addition to their numerous benefits to local wildlife and me I'm now inspired to consider how I can use them to keep my home warmer

At this time of year it’s all too easy to stay indoors and become a couch potato. When I do venture into the garden, my fingers ache with the cold and the ground is so slippery I can barely stay upright. I can’t even warm up by working the soil