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How To Make The Perfect Wood-Fired Pizza

By |2023-06-14T09:03:08+01:00June 14th, 2023|Categories: Hardwood, Kiln Dried Wood, Tips, Uncategorised|Tags: , , , , |

Wood-fired pizzas have a rich historical and cultural heritage. The use of wood-fired ovens for baking bread and pizzas dates back centuries and is deeply rooted in various culinary traditions worldwide. The aroma of the wood smoke and the warmth of the oven has long been a focal point for many social gatherings where people [...]

Woodchip – The Versatile and Eco-Friendly Gardening Product

By |2023-07-26T12:40:29+01:00May 31st, 2023|Categories: Garden Products, Sustainability, Tips|Tags: , , , |

Summer is well on the way (with the exception of a few rogue days) and we are loving getting stuck in to some gardening! Gardening can be a rewarding and enjoyable activity for many people and has numerous positive benefits on mental well being, creativity and environmental sustainability to name but a few. With [...]

Mental Health Benefits Of Outdoor Dining

By |2023-07-26T12:36:31+01:00May 17th, 2023|Categories: Uncategorised|

This week is Mental Health Awareness week. Although the complexity and wide reaching effects of mental health cannot be addressed in one week, the week is crucial in raising awareness and promoting understanding of mental health issues. It provides an opportunity to discuss the importance of mental well-being, reduce stigma, and encourage support [...]

How To Store Your Kiln-Dried Logs

By |2022-03-30T11:48:02+01:00March 30th, 2022|Categories: Uncategorised|

Kiln-dried logs are the crème de la crème of firewood. Although slightly more expensive, you will certainly notice the difference in burn quality and duration. Kiln-dried logs reduce the amount of harmful toxins being realised into the atmosphere compared to unseasoned/seasoned firewood as well as protecting the longevity of your log burner. It is therefore [...]

Keeping Your Wood Burning Stove Eco-Friendly

By |2022-12-08T15:09:49+00:00January 17th, 2022|Categories: Kiln Dried Wood, Maintenance, Safety advice, Smokeless areas, Sustainability, Tips|

More and more people are turning to wood-burning stoves for heating. But how can you ensure that your stove is as Eco-Friendly as possible? The Green Revolution Over the last few decades, the world has been waking up to the fact that humankind has been engaging in careless practices, causing undue harm to the environment [...]

What are we doing to reduce our environmental impact?

By |2021-11-17T13:25:21+00:00November 17th, 2021|Categories: Uncategorised|Tags: , , , , |

In the wake of COP26 and with extreme weather events on the increase it is easy to feel overwhelmed by the serious global challenges we face. However, we believe that a lot of difference can be made on an individual level. By each one of us committing to making small but consistent changes, it can [...]

Why are kiln-dried logs better?

By |2021-07-12T10:04:11+01:00June 22nd, 2021|Categories: Hardwood, Kiln Dried Wood, Safety advice, Tips|Tags: , , , , |

Not only are kiln dried logs more efficient and better value, firewood is now legally required to be sold with a moisture content below 20%. Traditionally, logs sold for firewood have been seasoned which means they are left to dry naturally. However, the seasoning process has since been recognised as insufficient as logs were still harbouring [...]

How To Light A Firepit

By |2021-06-08T10:38:41+01:00June 7th, 2021|Categories: Firelighters, Kiln Dried Wood, Kindling, Tips|

Fire has long been essential to survival having provided a means of warmth, light, cooking food and protection from wild animals. The transfixing dance of the flames has mesmerised humans from its first discovery and still to this day is a popular focal point at social events. We are sure that many of you would [...]

Let’s get outside and eat Pizza

By |2021-06-08T09:08:41+01:00May 7th, 2020|Categories: Kiln Dried Wood, Open Fires, Uncategorised|Tags: , , , |

WHICH WOOD TO SELECT FOR YOUR WOOD FIRED PIZZA OVEN   There is a saying that food tastes better when eaten outside. Maybe that is why so many of us are building our own pizza ovens. Freshly baked pizza, baked and eaten in the garden,  makes every day a special celebration. Great for [...]

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