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.

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

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.

I do not want to grow for the sake of growth. Never will I be blind by greed.

Mathematics effectively began when a few Greek friends got together to talk about numbers and lines and angles.

Work, apart from devotion or love of God, is helpless and cannot stand alone.

I always get the 'goth girl' thing because I wear black. But I don't worship death.

You can't tell a writer they should just be more confident.

Like the sacramental use of water and bread and wine, friendship takes what's common in human experience and turns it into something holy.

People never know what they want, though everyone says they do. If they did, nobody would ever be surprised.

My music is L-O-V-E because it's a gift, and you only give something when you feel it deeply.

I always feel like a woman designing for a woman. I know what you want to accentuate and what you want to hide.

Every act of love is a work of peace no matter how small.