How to use your garden as a force for good, in a changing climate. Scientists have been warning us about climate change since the 60s. We have known that increased atmospheric carbon can affect global temperatures for almost 200 years. Recently, Sir David Attenborough simply warned us that is “if we don’t act now, itContinue reading “Climate Change Gardening”
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Why Is Soil So Important?
Bear with my whilst I talk about soil! It’s my favourite subject in the world, but why is soil so important!? Soil might seem boring, but did you know it’s one of the most biodiverse and abundant ecosystems on the planet, it’s essential for almost all life on earth and it might even hold theContinue reading “Why Is Soil So Important?”
Christmas Gift Guide for Organic Gardeners
Treat your favourite organic gardener to the gift they have always wanted with this Christmas gift guide, for that special someone who is impossible to buy for!
When to Harvest Luffas
Luffas or Loofahs are a really fun crop to grow and a great sustainable alternative to plastic too. Many people don’t associate those lovely sponges we use to exfoliate our skin in the bathroom with plants (I remember thinking they were sea creatures as a kid!). But once you discover you can grow your ownContinue reading “When to Harvest Luffas”
What to Grow Through Winter
Some people want trips to the Costa del Sol to sunbathe or New York to shop-til-you-drop, but we gardeners have a slightly different sense of fun. So this week I packed up my bags for my first “holiday” for about 2 years and took myself to Wales. West Wales to be precise. Like any otherContinue reading “What to Grow Through Winter”
How to Save Seeds; Top 5 Easy Seeds To Save
Seed saving is an important and powerful act. Too often seeds are treated like a commodity that can be bought, sold, discarded or disrespected. But we need to think about where our seeds come from. Often seeds are produced on seed farms, where conditions have to be so closely monitored to prevent cross-pollination or incorrectContinue reading “How to Save Seeds; Top 5 Easy Seeds To Save”
How to Harvest Winter Squashes and Pumpkins
This time of year is pretty exciting, for some of us it might already be time, and others will be patiently waiting to harvest those long-awaited pumpkins and winter squashes. From a sowing in April, they should be almost done by now and ready to tuck up into your pantry for eating over winter. WinterContinue reading “How to Harvest Winter Squashes and Pumpkins”
The Seed Pod Podcast
Exciting news! I have joined forces with my very good friend Richard Chivers (Sharpen Your Spades) and we’ve created a brand new organic gardening podcast 🥳 It’s called The Seed Pod. We will be digging into the world of grow your own gardening, and all that comes with it. We want to bring you seasonalContinue reading “The Seed Pod Podcast”
What to Sow in February
Ok, I know it was only the other day that I was talking about practicing patience, but there are now a few things that we can be sowing! On the 14th of February (or thereabouts depending on where you are in the UK) we start to see over 10 hours of daylight. This seems toContinue reading “What to Sow in February”
Practicing Patience
It’s February, and the temptation to brighten the dull and dismal days with some seed sowing is almost too much to bear. We want so desperately for spring to be with us and we yearn to see green shoots pushing up through the ground. Anyone who has ever planted a seed will know the pangContinue reading “Practicing Patience”
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