Temperature Blankets: A 3 Year Comparison April Stitching the Seasons: Tracking Climate with a Temperature Blanket A temperature blanket is a knitting or crocheting project where each row or section represents the daily temperature over a set period, typically a year. The colours correspond to temperature ranges, creating a visual record of climate trends. Makers choose aContinueContinue reading “Stitching the Seasons: Tracking Climate with a Temperature Blanket (3 Years Comparison -April)”
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Why It’s Essential to Harden Off Your Plants Before Planting Out
Why It’s Essential to Harden Off Your Plants Before Planting Out Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just dipping your fingers into the soil for the first time, you’ve likely come across the term “hardening off.” At a glance, it might sound like a niche horticultural technique reserved for commercial growers or gardening perfectionists. But the truthContinueContinue reading “Why It’s Essential to Harden Off Your Plants Before Planting Out”
Vol 2 : Clayton’s Homemade Apple Pie: A Story of Autism and Harvesting
Vol 2 in the Series: HARVESTINGClayton’s Homemade Apple Pie: A Story of Autism and Harvesting Clayton’s Homemade Apple Pie: A Story of Autism and Harvesting A short story about a young boy harvesting his apples that he’s grown in his garden to make apple pie to share with his neighbours in the local community. HisContinueContinue reading “Vol 2 : Clayton’s Homemade Apple Pie: A Story of Autism and Harvesting”
DIY: Dead Hedge- Wildlife Haven, Wind Barrier, and Permaculture Powerhouse
DIY: Dead Hedge – Wildlife Haven, Wind Barrier, and Permaculture Powerhouse In the world of regenerative living, where every element of the landscape should serve multiple functions, dead hedges are an unsung hero. At first glance, they might look like piles of sticks arranged between stakes, but dig a little deeper and you’ll find they’re brimmingContinueContinue reading “DIY: Dead Hedge- Wildlife Haven, Wind Barrier, and Permaculture Powerhouse”
Blind Daffodils: Why They Happen and What You Can Do About Them
Blind Daffodils: Why They Happen and What You Can Do About Them Each spring we eagerly await the cheerful yellow blooms of daffodils as a sign that winter has truly passed. But sometimes, you’ll notice that while your daffodil plants produce plenty of lush green foliage, there’s one big thing missing the flowers!! These underperformingContinueContinue reading “Blind Daffodils: Why They Happen and What You Can Do About Them”
Vol 1 : Clayton’s New Garden Journey: A Story of Autism and Growing
Vol 1 in the Series: GROWINGClayton’s New Garden Journey: A Story of Autism and Growing Clayton’s New Garden Journey: A Story of Autism and Growing A short story about a young boy being worried being in a new home and garden. His mum understanding his needs helps him start building a garden together. This helpsContinueContinue reading “Vol 1 : Clayton’s New Garden Journey: A Story of Autism and Growing”
Stitching the Seasons: Tracking Climate with a Temperature Blanket (3 Years Comparison -March)
Temperature Blankets: A 3 Year Comparison March Stitching the Seasons: Tracking Climate with a Temperature Blanket A temperature blanket is a knitting or crocheting project where each row or section represents the daily temperature over a set period, typically a year. The colours correspond to temperature ranges, creating a visual record of climate trends. Makers choose aContinueContinue reading “Stitching the Seasons: Tracking Climate with a Temperature Blanket (3 Years Comparison -March)”
The Jar Test: A Simple DIY Soil Texture Analysis
The Jar Test: A Simple DIY Soil Texture Analysis Understanding soil composition is fundamental to successful gardening, farming, and land stewardship. In permaculture, soil health is a primary focus, as it directly impacts plant growth, water retention, and ecosystem balance. One of the simplest, yet most effective ways to analyse soil texture at home isContinueContinue reading “The Jar Test: A Simple DIY Soil Texture Analysis”
Dandelions in Your Garden: Why You Should Leave Them Be
Dandelions in Your Garden: Why You Should Leave Them Be If you’ve ever spent time meticulously pulling dandelions from your lawn, you’re not alone. For generations, these bright yellow flowers have been labelled as weeds and targeted by homeowners striving for a pristine, green lawn. But what if we told you that dandelions are notContinueContinue reading “Dandelions in Your Garden: Why You Should Leave Them Be”
