Conversations - Jungle Botanics Terrariums
Make sure you listen to our "Conversations" programme at 9am Saturday on 104.7FM as Tanya Jayne Ellis popped in to the amazing Jungle Botanics Terrariums studio to chat with the owner/artist/creative, the gorgeous Rose Lawson about what is a terrarium and how she got into making these self-sufficient wee gardens within glass....totally amazing! AND Rose has a cat called Moss, which always impresses Tanya!
If you miss Saturday's show, "Conversations" is always repeated the following Wednesday at 7pm and will be available as a podcast on our website from this Saturday morning - just go to "Programmes" and then "Conversations". 👍🎧🌿
Six tips for improving security around your home
1) Improve outdoor lighting
Ensure that streets, driveways, and front yards are well-lit. Motion-sensor lights around homes deter trespassers by reducing hiding spots and illuminating their movements.
2) Trim your trees
Overgrown shrubs and trees provide cover for intruders. Keeping them well-trimmed around windows and doors improves visibility and reduces potential hiding spots.
3) Secure Entry Points
Ensure doors, windows, and gates are always closed when you are away from the house. Upgrade to more secure locks, deadbolts, or even smart locks for added protection.
4) Add a security camera
Place security cameras in the main entry points to your home. Doorbell cameras are also relatively cheap and a great way to keep track of who is visiting your home when you aren't there.
5) Start a Neighborhood Watch Program
You could reach out to members on Neighbourly to form a group of neighbors who can regularly keep an eye out for suspicious activity and report it. You could also check with Neighbourhood Support to see what is existing in your area.
6) Introduce yourself to your neighbours
The closer you are to your neighbors, the more likely they’ll notice when something unusual or suspicious is happening around your property
Feel free to share anything that you do around your area to deter crime.
Poll: Is dumping an issue in your neighbourhood?
There's nothing worse than strolling around the streets in your neighbourhood and seeing dumped rubbish.
Have you noticed this in your area? What could we do to combat this around the country?
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43% Yes, I've seen some illegal dumping
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56.4% No, our neighbourhood is pretty good
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0.6% Other - I'll share below