Nasturtiums: Edible Flowers, Leaves, Seeds & Natural Pest Protection When most people think of nasturtiums, they picture cheerful, trailing flowers spilling out of hanging baskets or brightening the edges of vegetable beds. With beautiful flowers of orange, yellow and red and big green leaves, nasturtiums are undeniably beautiful. But these plants are far more thanContinueContinue reading “Nasturtiums: Edible Flowers, Leaves, Seeds & Natural Pest Protection”
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The Misunderstood Dandelion: Why This “Weed” Deserves Our Respect
The Misunderstood Dandelion: Why This “Weed” Deserves Our Respect Few plants spark as much debate as the humble dandelion. For many, the sight of its bright yellow blooms sprinkled across a lawn feels like an invasion, a sign of neglect or failed maintenance. Gardeners wage wars against it with herbicides, pulling tools and endless hoursContinueContinue reading “The Misunderstood Dandelion: Why This “Weed” Deserves Our Respect”
Naturally Stopping Weeds in the Garden: Using Cover Crops and Living Ground Covers
Naturally Stopping Weeds in the Garden: Using Cover Crops and Living Ground Covers Managing weeds without constant hoeing, mulching or chemical herbicides can feel like an uphill battle. One of the most effective and sustainable methods is to use cover crops, plants grown specifically to protect and enrich the soil while suppressing unwanted growth. Certain speciesContinueContinue reading “Naturally Stopping Weeds in the Garden: Using Cover Crops and Living Ground Covers”
Vol 4 : Clayton’s Pile Of Leaves: A Story of Autism and Composting
Vol 4 in the Series: COMPOSTINGClayton’s Pile Of Leaves: A Story of Autism and Composting Clayton’s Pile Of Leaves: A Story of Autism and Composting A short story about a young boy discovering the magic of composting and soil. In this beautifully crafted story, Clayton embraces the art of composting and learning to build aContinueContinue reading “Vol 4 : Clayton’s Pile Of Leaves: A Story of Autism and Composting”
Vol 3 : Clayton’s Tiny Little Seeds: A Story of Autism and Sowing
Vol 3 in the Series: SOWINGClayton’s Tiny Little Seeds: A Story of Autism and Sowing Clayton’s Tiny Little Seeds: A Story of Autism and Sowing The next in the series of books. A short story about a young boy sowing seeds and growing his garden. A Heartwarming Tale of Growth and Resilience. In this beautifullyContinueContinue reading “Vol 3 : Clayton’s Tiny Little Seeds: A Story of Autism and Sowing”
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”
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”
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”
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”
