Looking for a nature friendly little project for your garden or outside space? Try creating a mini-wetland! WWT (Wildfowl and Wetland Trust) are the UK’s leading wetland conservation charity – and they have some great ideas on anybody can help bring a little bit of wetland into your garden –… Read more »
Making leaf mold is a simple and rewarding process that allows you to turn fallen leaves into a valuable resource for your garden. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to make leaf mold: Materials Needed: Steps: Tips: Making leaf mold is a sustainable way to recycle organic matter and enhance… Read more »
RHS Step-by-Step Veg Patch: A Foolproof Guide to Every Stage of Growing Fruit and Veg (Hardcover) This comprehensive gardening guide is a perfect resource for individuals with limited gardening space but big aspirations for their vegetable gardens. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced gardener, this book equips you with… Read more »
RHS How to Garden the Low-carbon Way: The Steps You Can Take to Help Combat Climate Change (Paperback) This book addresses the environmental impact of gardening and offers practical solutions to make your gardening practices more eco-friendly. It tackles questions about using potting compost, selecting plants that absorb pollution, and finding… Read more »
The Climate Change Garden, UPDATED EDITION: Down to Earth Advice for Growing a Resilient Garden (Paperback) In this comprehensive guide for gardeners worldwide, you’ll discover how to adapt your garden to thrive in the face of increasingly erratic weather patterns and other consequences of our rapidly changing climate. Traditional gardening methods… Read more »
Sustainable Garden: Projects, insights and advice for the eco-conscious gardener (4) (Sustainable Living Series) Hardcover This guidebook, which has been nominated for the GMG GARDEN BOOK OF THE YEAR award, offers a stylish, inspirational, and practical approach to maintaining an environmentally friendly outdoor space. Sustainable gardener Marian Boswall leads us through… Read more »
Embarking on a journey to create a more environmentally friendly garden? The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has shared a fantastic guide, outlining seven steps to infuse your garden with green goodness. Let’s dive into this eco-friendly gardening adventure together! Step 1: Smart Plant Choices Begin your journey by making informed… Read more »
My Dearest Home Grown Tomatoes, As I sit down to pen this letter, my heart swells with affection and gratitude for the precious moments we’ve shared together. You, my beloved homegrown tomatoes, have been the shining stars in my garden, and in my life. Oh, how your presence has enriched… Read more »
Looking to grow more of your own fruit and veg, but don’t know where to start – here’s a very simple step-by-step guide to get you thinking about starting with your fruit and vegetable garden: This simplified guide will help you start planning your garden with minimal fuss and enjoy… Read more »
Conserving water in your garden is not only environmentally responsible but can also save you money on water bills. By making small changes you can help protect the environment and reduce water stress on natural resources, additionally, water-saving practices promote energy efficiency and sustainable gardening. Here are some simple water-saving… Read more »