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Sally Phillips 18 Jun 2025

As heat waves become more frequent, keeping homes cool without overworking air conditioners is ...

chimney sheep
draught proofing
eco-living
energy efficiency
energy savings
summer
sustainability

Sally Phillips 17 Jun 2025

Looking for a new challenge in West Cumbria? From time to time, roles open up at our friendly W...

Sally Phillips 09 Jun 2025

Summer’s here—even if the weather’s misbehaving—and it’s time to upgrade your outdoor adventures. Our picnicware range inclu...

British Wool Rugs
eco-living
recycled plastic
summer
sustainable lifestyle

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Sally Phillips 18 Jun 2025

As heat waves become more frequent, keeping homes cool without overworking air conditioners is ...

chimney sheep
draught proofing
eco-living
energy efficiency
energy savings
summer
sustainability

Sally Phillips 17 Jun 2025

Looking for a new challenge in West Cumbria? From time to time, roles open up at our friendly W...

Sally Phillips 09 Jun 2025

Summer’s here—even if the weather’s misbehaving—and it’s time to upgrade your outdoor adventures. Our picnicware range inclu...

British Wool Rugs
eco-living
recycled plastic
summer
sustainable lifestyle

Sally Phillips 22 May 2025

After months of unusually dry weather in Cumbria, the landscape is parched and rivers are running low. Yet nature shows resi...

Sally Phillips 09 May 2025

Spring’s dazzling sunshine brings beauty—and parched gardens. With reservoirs running low, efficient watering is more import...

Sally Phillips 30 Apr 2025

During dry spells, efficient watering becomes essential—and that’s where ollas shine. These unglazed earthenware pots are bu...

allotment
gardening
gardening tips
irrigation
saving water
watering

Sally Phillips 28 Apr 2025

Thanks to support from Cumbria Chamber of Commerce, Chimney Sheep is now crafting sheep wool pe...

biodegradable
deter slugs and snails
garden fleece
gardening tips
hanging basket
wool pellets

Sally Phillips 04 Apr 2025

Composting doesn’t have to be complicated. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, our composting solutions...

compost
composting
eco-living
gardening
gardening tips
grow your own
organic garden
peat
peat free
sustainability

Sally Phillips 26 Mar 2025

In unpredictable British weather, drying laundry outside often feels like a gamble. That’s wher...

damp
dehumidifier
eco-living
energy efficiency
energy savings
laundry
laundry mac
sustainable lifestyle

Sally Phillips 11 Mar 2025

We've got a range of natural mulch products. How do you choose which one is suitable? Here we look at the main function for ...

capillary matting
deter slugs and snails
garden felt
gardening tips
grow your own
mulch
mulch mat
no dig gardening
slugs
soil enricher
wool pellets