Local Treasures

Local Treasures You can run Local Treasures as a franchise in your local area. They wanted to find somebody they trusted, but didn't know anyone in the area.

Local Treasures is an award winning🏆🏆🏆 home improvement service which connects our customers with local gardeners, handymen, cleaners and companions.
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Fancy being your own boss? The idea for Local Treasures began when Founder, Sarah, and her husband Nick moved to Petersfield and needed some help around the house. From this, the idea of Local Treasures was born - a company which values life experience and community when matching you with your perfect 'Treasure'.

🌞 **Beat Rising Food Prices This Summer!** 🌞The warm weather is perfect for growing fruit, vegetables and herbs at home ...
31/07/2026

🌞 **Beat Rising Food Prices This Summer!** 🌞

The warm weather is perfect for growing fruit, vegetables and herbs at home and you don't need a huge garden!

A sunny windowsill or patio can produce:
🍓 Strawberries
🌿 Rosemary & thyme
🌶 Chillies
🍅 Cherry tomatoes

Imagine popping outside to pick fresh ingredients instead of adding them to your shopping basket.

Every homegrown harvest is money saved, food miles reduced and flavour increased. 🌍💚

What's on your growing list this year?

🌿 **Fresh Herbs for Pennies!** 🌿Buying fresh herbs every week soon adds up—but one small herb pot can keep producing for...
29/07/2026

🌿 **Fresh Herbs for Pennies!** 🌿

Buying fresh herbs every week soon adds up—but one small herb pot can keep producing for months.

Try growing:
🌿 Basil
🌿 Coriander
🌿 Chives
🌿 Mint
🌿 Parsley

They love the summer sunshine and only need regular watering during the heatwave.

Perfect for adding flavour to meals without paying supermarket prices every week.

Small effort. Big savings. Incredible flavour. 🌱💚

Which herb couldn't you live without?

🌸 **Top 5 Summer Flowers for a Colourful UK Garden!** 🌸Want your garden bursting with colour this summer? These beautifu...
27/07/2026

🌸 **Top 5 Summer Flowers for a Colourful UK Garden!** 🌸

Want your garden bursting with colour this summer? These beautiful blooms love the warm weather:

🌻 Sunflowers – Tall, cheerful and loved by pollinators.
🌺 Petunias – Perfect for hanging baskets and containers.
🌼 Marigolds – Bright, hardy and great for keeping pests away.
💜 Lavender – Fragrant, drought-tolerant and loved by bees.
🌸 Cosmos – Easy to grow with flowers that keep blooming for months.

A little sunshine, regular watering, and you'll enjoy a stunning display all summer long!

Which one is your favourite? 🌿

🌱 **Grow Your Own, Save More!** 🌱With the UK heatwave helping vegetables thrive, there's never been a better time to sta...
24/07/2026

🌱 **Grow Your Own, Save More!** 🌱

With the UK heatwave helping vegetables thrive, there's never been a better time to start growing your own food. ☀️🍅

Even a few pots of tomatoes, lettuce, or herbs can save you money on your weekly shop while giving you fresher, tastier produce than many supermarket alternatives.

🌿 Easy crops to grow:
🥬 Lettuce
🍅 Tomatoes
🌿 Basil, mint & parsley
🥒 Cucumbers
🫛 Runner beans

💷 Growing your own means:
✅ Lower grocery bills
✅ Fresh food picked when you need it
✅ Less food waste
✅ A rewarding hobby for the whole family

What are you growing this summer? Share your garden photos below! 📸👇

☀️ The heat's easing off a little - time to get out again! ☀️Early mornings and evenings are lovely again. Perfect for a...
23/07/2026

☀️ The heat's easing off a little - time to get out again! ☀️
Early mornings and evenings are lovely again. Perfect for a gentle walk, a change of scene, and a real boost after weeks stuck indoors.
Away on holiday? Don't worry about Mum or Dad missing out - our Companions, or Home Helpers, can take them out and about for fresh air and a good dose of vitamin D!
Local Treasures — Looking after you and your home
Call Lou on 0333 577 3301 or email [email protected]

🌼 How to Keep Your Garden Thriving During a Hosepipe BanWith parts of the UK experiencing hosepipe restrictions during t...
02/07/2026

🌼 How to Keep Your Garden Thriving During a Hosepipe Ban

With parts of the UK experiencing hosepipe restrictions during the current heatwave, many gardeners are wondering how to care for their plants while saving water.

Here are a few simple tips:

💧 Water early in the morning or late in the evening to reduce evaporation.

🌱 Prioritise young plants, vegetables, and containers established shrubs and lawns are usually more resilient than you think.

🍂 Add mulch around plants to help lock moisture into the soil and reduce watering needs.

🌾 Don't worry about your lawn grass often turns brown during hot weather but usually recovers once rainfall returns.

🪣 Use stored rainwater if you have a water butt, and always check what your local restrictions allow before using any stored water.

🌸 Group pots together in partial shade to help reduce moisture loss.

✂️ Avoid pruning or planting during extreme heat, as it puts additional stress on plants.

Every drop counts. By gardening wisely now, we can help conserve water while keeping our gardens healthy through the summer.

How are you helping your garden cope with the heat? Share your favourite water-saving tips below! 🌿💬

🌿 Why Every Home Should Have an Aloe Vera Plant This Summer ☀️With the 2026 UK heatwave bringing prolonged periods of ho...
30/06/2026

🌿 Why Every Home Should Have an Aloe Vera Plant This Summer ☀️

With the 2026 UK heatwave bringing prolonged periods of hot, dry weather, now is the perfect time to appreciate one of the easiest and most useful plants you can grow at home—Aloe Vera.

Here's why it's a summer essential:

✅ Naturally drought-tolerant, Aloe thrives in warm conditions and needs very little watering compared to many houseplants.

💚 Soothes sun-exposed skin, The cooling gel inside the leaves has long been used to help calm minor skin irritation after spending time outdoors. (For more serious burns, always seek medical advice.)

🏡 Perfect for windowsills and patios, It doesn't need a large garden, making it ideal for flats, balconies, conservatories, and sunny indoor spaces.

🌱 Low maintenance, If you've forgotten to water a plant before, Aloe is forgiving and can cope much better than many popular houseplants.

🌞 A reminder to stay summer-ready, Alongside sunscreen, hats, and plenty of water, having an Aloe plant at home is another small way to prepare for the warmer months.

Whether you're an experienced gardener or just starting out, Aloe Vera is one of the easiest plants to grow and a great addition to any home.

Do you already have one? Share a photo in the comments! 📸🌿

🌼 SUMMER MEMORIES DON’T HAVE TO BE EXPENSIVE 🌼Some of the best moments happen in the garden with:🌱 A packet of seeds🎨 A ...
25/06/2026

🌼 SUMMER MEMORIES DON’T HAVE TO BE EXPENSIVE 🌼

Some of the best moments happen in the garden with:
🌱 A packet of seeds
🎨 A paintbrush
☀️ Sunshine
😂 And lots of imagination

This summer, encourage the kids to:
🪴 Build a mini garden
🎨 Paint plant markers
🐝 Create bee-friendly spaces
🌻 Grow giant sunflowers

Fun, educational, and a brilliant excuse to get outdoors.

What’s your favourite summer activity with the kids?

Some great advice I was given many years ago when my Mum was still with us was to not worry too much about making sure s...
25/06/2026

Some great advice I was given many years ago when my Mum was still with us was to not worry too much about making sure she was drinking 'water' when it's hot - just make sure she was drinking something - squash, juice, tea, coffee - anything to keep her hydrated. If they don't like water try something else!

☀️ RAINY DAY? TRY THIS! 🎨If the weather ruins your outdoor plans, bring the creativity inside with a summer arts & craft...
23/06/2026

☀️ RAINY DAY? TRY THIS! 🎨

If the weather ruins your outdoor plans, bring the creativity inside with a summer arts & crafts afternoon.

Fun ideas:
✂️ Make paper flowers
🦋 Create butterfly masks
🎨 Finger painting nature scenes
🌈 DIY summer bunting
🍉 Fruit-themed crafts

Warning: glitter may end up absolutely everywhere 😂

But the memories are worth it.

Tag another parent who needs rainy-day inspiration 👇

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