The planets environmental woes tend to be overlooked as we scramble for the latest high-tech gizmos - and conveniently ignore their energy consumption.

Coral reefs represent some of the worlds most spectacular beauty spots, but they are also the foundation of marine life: without them many of the seas most exquisite species will not survive.

Conservation is key to preserving many of the worlds natural beauty spots, so do your best to help by keeping to designated footpaths and being a discerning souvenir collector.

Vegetable box schemes, local greengrocers, farmers' markets and organic stores are a great place to source package-free foods.

Farmers' markets are one of my favourite sources for Christmas goodies.

My vegetable patch is my pride and joy.

I'm a mother, and my life is very full.

If you are energy-efficient and water-wise at home, then take all your good habits abroad with you.

The citric acid in lemon juice makes it perfect for bleaching, disinfecting and cutting through grease. And olive oil is a great alternative to furniture polish.

For many of us, Christmas lunch is the most special meal of the year - and I certainly want nothing but the very best for this celebration.

Coral reefs represent some of the world's most spectacular beauty spots, but they are also the foundation of marine life: without them many of the sea's most exquisite species will not survive.

We need to find the light within ourselves, so we can see our true worth.

I hope you love birds too. It is economical. It saves going to heaven.

The importance of the river cannot be overstated in the history of the country, or the development of the nation.

Don't make much ado about nothing.

It isn't what they say about you, it's what they whisper.

our greatest compatibility was in how we complemented each other's neuroses.

How can you give something to someone who has everything? If you think men are tough to shop for at Christmas, try God. God has everything except one thing, friends. God doesn't have friends.

If you wish at once to do nothing and be respectable nowadays, the best pretext is to be at work on some profound study.

It takes all the running you can do, to keep in the same place. If you want to get somewhere else, you must run at least twice as fast as that!

There's so much more to Colombia than drug trafficking, you have no idea. They're a bit worn out by the association.