Building Resilient Soil: Composting and Mulching

Get Weekly Blogs Straight To Your Inbox Building Resilient Soil: Composting and Mulching Soil is the foundation of any successful garden, and building resilient, nutrient rich soil is essential for sustainable gardening. March is an ideal time to focus on improving your soil in Scotland, as the growing season is just beginning. Incorporating permaculture techniquesContinueContinue reading “Building Resilient Soil: Composting and Mulching”

DIY: Using Old Wine Barrels As Planters In The Garden

DIY: Using Old Wine Barrels As Planters Recycle, Reuse and Repurpose To Transform Old Half Wine Barrels into Garden Planters Repurposing old half wine barrels as planters is a fantastic way to add charm and growing space to your garden. Ideal for smaller spaces or for rented homes where you don’t want anything permanent. YouContinueContinue reading “DIY: Using Old Wine Barrels As Planters In The Garden”

Science Experiment: Does 100% Home Compostable Items Actually Compost?

Science Experiment: Does 100% Home Compostable Items Actually Compost? What is 100% Compostable and can you really “just bury it” in your back garden? July 1 – July 31 Plastic Free July is a global movement that helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution so we can have cleaner streets,ContinueContinue reading “Science Experiment: Does 100% Home Compostable Items Actually Compost?”

Living Mulch You Can Eat: Strawberries as Ground Cover

Living Mulch You Can Eat: Strawberries as Ground Cover Permaculture Approach to Using Strawberries as Ground Cover In permaculture, every element of the garden has multiple functions, creating a system that is self-sustaining, resilient, and efficient. Using strawberries as ground cover is a fantastic way to incorporate these principles, offering a variety of benefits toContinueContinue reading “Living Mulch You Can Eat: Strawberries as Ground Cover”

Summer Garden: Creating a Pollinator Friendly Garden

Creating a Pollinator Friendly Garden As summer blooms across the UK, our gardens become vibrant havens of colour and life. One of the most rewarding aspects of gardening is creating an environment that attracts and supports pollinators like bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. These pollinators are essential for the health of our ecosystems, helpingContinueContinue reading “Summer Garden: Creating a Pollinator Friendly Garden”

Simple and Effective Composting Methods & Solutions

Simple and Effective Composting Methods & Solutions Natural Composting Methods for Your Garden Composting is a fantastic way to recycle organic waste and create nutrient-rich soil for your garden. By using nature, you can turn kitchen scraps, garden waste, and other organic materials into a valuable resource that enriches the soil and promotes plant growth.ContinueContinue reading “Simple and Effective Composting Methods & Solutions”