Gardening & All Things Wild

How to set up a seed-saving routine that fits with the seasons and supports plant resilience

How to set up a seed-saving routine that fits w...

Eleanor Ashford

Seed-saving aligns gardening with nature’s cycles, preserving biodiversity and resilience. By selecting, harvesting, and storing seeds seasonally, gardeners foster sustainability and a lasting legacy.

How to set up a seed-saving routine that fits w...

Eleanor Ashford

Seed-saving aligns gardening with nature’s cycles, preserving biodiversity and resilience. By selecting, harvesting, and storing seeds seasonally, gardeners foster sustainability and a lasting legacy.

How Eliminating Plastic from Your Potting Bench Can Fit Seamlessly Into Your Routine

How Eliminating Plastic from Your Potting Bench...

Eleanor Ashford

The article encourages gardeners to replace plastic on their potting benches with traditional, sustainable materials like clay, wood, and metal, fostering mindfulness and environmental care.

How Eliminating Plastic from Your Potting Bench...

Eleanor Ashford

The article encourages gardeners to replace plastic on their potting benches with traditional, sustainable materials like clay, wood, and metal, fostering mindfulness and environmental care.

How to Create a Vibrant Cottage Garden Using Native British Blooms and Minimal Resources

How to Create a Vibrant Cottage Garden Using Na...

Eleanor Ashford

This article guides creating a sustainable British cottage garden using native plants, mindful preparation, and fostering biodiversity to support wildlife and nurture a lasting, vibrant legacy.

How to Create a Vibrant Cottage Garden Using Na...

Eleanor Ashford

This article guides creating a sustainable British cottage garden using native plants, mindful preparation, and fostering biodiversity to support wildlife and nurture a lasting, vibrant legacy.

Why Swapping Plastic Seed Trays for Soil Blocks Strengthens Seedling Roots

Why Swapping Plastic Seed Trays for Soil Blocks...

Eleanor Ashford

Soil blocking offers a sustainable alternative to plastic seed trays, promoting healthier root growth, reducing plastic waste, and encouraging mindful, eco-friendly gardening practices.

Why Swapping Plastic Seed Trays for Soil Blocks...

Eleanor Ashford

Soil blocking offers a sustainable alternative to plastic seed trays, promoting healthier root growth, reducing plastic waste, and encouraging mindful, eco-friendly gardening practices.

Why placing rain barrels around garden beds supports watering efficiency and reduces waste

Why placing rain barrels around garden beds sup...

Eleanor Ashford

Rain barrels offer a charming, sustainable way to harvest rainwater, reduce runoff and erosion, and nurture gardens with natural, soft water while honouring traditional British gardening practices.

Why placing rain barrels around garden beds sup...

Eleanor Ashford

Rain barrels offer a charming, sustainable way to harvest rainwater, reduce runoff and erosion, and nurture gardens with natural, soft water while honouring traditional British gardening practices.

How to plant an edible hedge using heritage fruiting shrubs and no synthetic fertilisers

How to plant an edible hedge using heritage fru...

Eleanor Ashford

Planting an edible hedge with heritage fruiting shrubs enhances garden beauty, supports wildlife, and yields seasonal fruit sustainably, blending tradition with eco-friendly gardening practices.

How to plant an edible hedge using heritage fru...

Eleanor Ashford

Planting an edible hedge with heritage fruiting shrubs enhances garden beauty, supports wildlife, and yields seasonal fruit sustainably, blending tradition with eco-friendly gardening practices.