Gardening & All Things Wild

Why homemade compost from garden and kitchen waste is still the most sustainable fertiliser

Why homemade compost from garden and kitchen wa...

Eleanor Ashford

Composting transforms garden and kitchen waste into nutrient-rich soil, reducing waste and chemical use while nurturing plants and supporting sustainable, mindful gardening practices.

Why homemade compost from garden and kitchen wa...

Eleanor Ashford

Composting transforms garden and kitchen waste into nutrient-rich soil, reducing waste and chemical use while nurturing plants and supporting sustainable, mindful gardening practices.

How to choose the right heritage beans for climbing on hazel poles and feeding the soil at the same time

How to choose the right heritage beans for clim...

Eleanor Ashford

Heritage beans enrich gardens by fixing nitrogen and thriving on sustainable hazel poles. Their diverse varieties offer flavour, resilience, and support biodiversity, celebrating tradition and sustainability.

How to choose the right heritage beans for clim...

Eleanor Ashford

Heritage beans enrich gardens by fixing nitrogen and thriving on sustainable hazel poles. Their diverse varieties offer flavour, resilience, and support biodiversity, celebrating tradition and sustainability.

Why double digging is out and how no-dig beds can build rich soil with less effort

Why double digging is out and how no-dig beds c...

Eleanor Ashford

No-dig gardening offers a sustainable alternative to traditional double digging, preserving soil ecosystems, reducing labour, and promoting healthier, more abundant crops with less environmental impact.

Why double digging is out and how no-dig beds c...

Eleanor Ashford

No-dig gardening offers a sustainable alternative to traditional double digging, preserving soil ecosystems, reducing labour, and promoting healthier, more abundant crops with less environmental impact.

How to mulch your borders using seasonally available materials for soil and wildlife health

How to mulch your borders using seasonally avai...

Eleanor Ashford

Mulching enriches soil, conserves moisture, and supports wildlife year-round using seasonal, local materials. It fosters sustainable gardening, reduces weeds, and connects gardeners to nature’s cycles.

How to mulch your borders using seasonally avai...

Eleanor Ashford

Mulching enriches soil, conserves moisture, and supports wildlife year-round using seasonal, local materials. It fosters sustainable gardening, reduces weeds, and connects gardeners to nature’s cycles.

How to grow herbs for everyday use in containers using no synthetic feeds or plastic pots

How to grow herbs for everyday use in container...

Eleanor Ashford

Container herb gardening on balconies or windowsills thrives with natural materials, organic soil, mindful watering, and sustainable care, fostering joy, patience, and a deeper connection to nature.

How to grow herbs for everyday use in container...

Eleanor Ashford

Container herb gardening on balconies or windowsills thrives with natural materials, organic soil, mindful watering, and sustainable care, fostering joy, patience, and a deeper connection to nature.

How to grow spring bulbs in clay pots without peat or plastic for early colour and pollinator support

How to grow spring bulbs in clay pots without p...

Eleanor Ashford

Growing spring bulbs in peat-free compost-filled clay pots brightens gardens, supports pollinators, and combines sustainable gardening with vibrant, early-season floral displays.

How to grow spring bulbs in clay pots without p...

Eleanor Ashford

Growing spring bulbs in peat-free compost-filled clay pots brightens gardens, supports pollinators, and combines sustainable gardening with vibrant, early-season floral displays.