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Slugs and snails: how to control them naturally
Controlling slugs and snails without harming the enviroment has always been a chore that I could do without. That’s why I now feed them, and I also encourage biodiversity in […]
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I want my garden to be simple and stress-free
Gardening should simply be a healthy, stress free activity. I want to enjoy being in my garden, I want to be able to relax in it. I do not want […]
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Why we need to cultivate healthy, happy soil
We need to be growing healthy soil. Because the health of the soil on the planet is vitally important. To put it simply, soil is at the very core of […]
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An easy way of turning waste into wildlife retreats
A Dead Hedge is a wonderful way of re-purposing dead plant material. This simple but effective idea turns waste into useful structures that benefit wild life and boast the biodiversity […]
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What makes a forest garden so special ?
A Forest Garden or food forest can become a really special place. Because it can grow into a self-sustaining low maintenance, resilient garden. That provides food for us and wildlife […]
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Wonderful green ways of dealing with weeds
Controlling weeds naturally is what we do here. There are so many different green ways of dealing with weeds. Ernest and I are going to show you some sustainable ways […]
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How to grow vegetables in a drought
We need to learn how to grow vegetables in a drought as according to the scientists we are going to be facing warmer, drier summers. So how is it possible […]
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A polyculture garden is better
A polyculture garden is better for the environment. So let’s start with what is polyculture? In a polyculture garden different types of plants are grown together in the same space. […]
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What are the best vegetables to grow cheaply ?
What are the best vegetables to grow cheaply? Food prices are rising, and according to The Guardian, there is a “food price crisis”. But there are lots of affordable ways to […]
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A simple guide to the No Dig gardening method
A simple guide to the no dig gardening method. Basically, no dig gardening is a non-invasive method of looking after the soil. It is a simple and easy technique. A […]