Suma Member Nick has recently discovered a new gardening book by renowned horticulturalist Jack First, and shares her impressions.

Managed to find some sloe beries in your local hedgerows this year? Read this article for simple instructions on how to make sloe gin.

The Slow Shopper reflects on a successful six months of avoiding supermarkets and chain shops. But will she stick with it?

One girl’s attempt to inspire you to shop local… and juice things.

Suma’s ethical shopping blogger learns about animal welfare in the dairy industry and gets expert advice on becoming more self-sufficient.

Suma’s resident blogger shares her adventures in back garden chicken-keeping, as part of her ‘six-months without supermarkets’ challenge.

The latest installment in a series of blogs on shopping locally, avoiding the supermarkets and fumbled attempts at self-sufficiency.

Suma Member Kari has been trialing some new all-in-one real nappies and tells us how the trial has gone. Rachel and her six-month old son have also been testing Miosolo and comparing them to other re-useable ranges.

Real Nappy Week is running from 16th – 22nd April, and aims to make people aware of the benefits of using real nappies and how easy and convenient they can be. Suma Member Kari is trialing some new all-in-one real nappies, and tells us how she and baby Ruben get on with them.

The latest exploits of one Suma Member who is on a mission to shop more ethically