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Practical tips and timeless advice for everyday life and living in Barberton.
🎥 Beat the Barberton sun with a DIY shade-net tunnel

🎥 Beat the Barberton sun with a DIY shade-net tunnel

Barberton’s summer heat can be tough on vegetables, but a simple shade-net tunnel can make all the difference.
Lynette Spencer 10 Feb 2026
What is love? A Valentine’s Day reflection

What is love? A Valentine’s Day reflection

Valentine’s Day is about more than roses and chocolates. It is a reminder to appreciate the people who make life meaningful, partners, friends, family, and even ourselves.
Tessa Vaughn 09 Feb 2026
Barberton’s hidden gems, small businesses worth rediscovering

Barberton’s hidden gems, small businesses worth rediscovering

Barberton is filled with hidden gems, small businesses we pass every day but don’t always stop to appreciate.
Lynette Spencer 05 Feb 2026
One man’s rubbish, another’s rose bed: upcycling old tyres into garden planters

One man’s rubbish, another’s rose bed: upcycling old tyres into garden planters

One growing trend that has taken root in towns, villages and plots alike is the creative upcycling of old tyres into colourful garden planters.
Lynette Spencer 03 Feb 2026
What to plant in Barberton this month

What to plant in Barberton this month

Lynette Spencer 21 Jan 2026
Budget hacks for families: small savings that make a big difference

Budget hacks for families: small savings that make a big difference

Lynette Spencer 20 Jan 2026
Harvesting rainwater at home: making the most of Barberton’s rainy season

Harvesting rainwater at home: making the most of Barberton’s rainy season

Lynette Spencer 19 Jan 2026

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