How to Protect Plants from Frost and Freezing Temperatures in the UK As it starts to turn colder, snow falling in parts of Scotland this week and snow heading to us for next week you can certainly feel the temperature drop and the ice cold air creep in. Frost is one of the most significantContinueContinue reading “How to Protect Plants from Frost and Freezing Temperatures in the UK”
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Building a No Dig Bed This Autumn: Step by Step Guide
Building a No Dig Bed This Autumn: A Step by Step Guide Autumn is a wonderful season to build a new bed using no dig techniques. The soil is cooling, leaves are falling and garden life is settling into its rest cycles. If you build now, you give soil organisms a head start before Spring.ContinueContinue reading “Building a No Dig Bed This Autumn: Step by Step Guide”
5 Reasons Why You Should Use Raised Beds in Your Garden
Raised Bed Gardening: 5 Reasons Why You Should Use Raised Beds in Your Garden Gardening has always been about finding the balance between nature and nurture, working with the soil, the seasons and the plants to create abundance. One of the simplest yet most transformative techniques available to modern gardeners is the raised bed. Whether youContinueContinue reading “5 Reasons Why You Should Use Raised Beds in Your Garden”
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”
Why Are My Plant Leaves Turning Yellow? Here’s What to Do!
Why Are My Plant Leaves Turning Yellow? Here’s What to Do! You’re tending your garden or houseplants, enjoying the greenery and healthy vibes, but then you notice something, the leaves are turning yellow. If you’re like most plant lovers, your first thought might be, “Oh no, am I killing my plant?” Don’t panic! Yellowing leaves,ContinueContinue reading “Why Are My Plant Leaves Turning Yellow? Here’s What to Do!”
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”
Organic Gardening: A No Chemical Approach With A Few Simple Changes
Organic Gardening: A No Chemical Approach With A Few Simple Changes. Choose Not To Use Chemicals In Your Garden In an era where environmental sustainability is paramount, organic gardening has become more than just a hobby, it is a movement towards self sufficiency and ecological balance. By incorporating permaculture principles and companion planting, you canContinueContinue reading “Organic Gardening: A No Chemical Approach With A Few Simple Changes”
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”
Planning Your Garden Based on Sun, Wind and Shade: A Permaculture Perspective
Get Weekly Blogs Straight To Your Inbox Planning Your Garden Based on Sun, Wind and Shade: A Permaculture Perspective Gardening is both an art and a science. One of the most critical aspects of successful gardening is planning your space based on environmental factors such as wind, sun, and shade. Incorporating permaculture principles into thisContinueContinue reading “Planning Your Garden Based on Sun, Wind and Shade: A Permaculture Perspective”
