Sustainable Gardening: Growing Greener with Perennials, Native Plants, and Permaculture Principles As gardeners become increasingly eco conscious, a major shift is taking place in gardens, community gardens, and urban balconies alike. Traditional gardening, often reliant on high maintenance bedding plants, synthetic fertilisers, and excessive watering, is being replaced by more sustainable, resilient practices. Sustainable gardeningContinueContinue reading “Sustainable Gardening: Growing Greener with Perennials, Native Plants, and Permaculture Principles”
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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”
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”
