Gardening & All Things Wild

Why native ferns are a brilliant low-maintenance choice for shady spots and soil care

Why native ferns are a brilliant low-maintenanc...

Eleanor Ashford

Native British ferns thrive effortlessly in shady garden spots, offering low-maintenance beauty, enhancing soil health, and supporting sustainable, mindful gardening with timeless, natural charm.

Why native ferns are a brilliant low-maintenanc...

Eleanor Ashford

Native British ferns thrive effortlessly in shady garden spots, offering low-maintenance beauty, enhancing soil health, and supporting sustainable, mindful gardening with timeless, natural charm.

How to plan a low-water summer garden using British species adapted to drought

How to plan a low-water summer garden using Bri...

Eleanor Ashford

This article guides creating a water-wise British summer garden using native drought-tolerant plants, soil preparation, efficient watering, mulching, and fostering biodiversity for lasting beauty.

How to plan a low-water summer garden using Bri...

Eleanor Ashford

This article guides creating a water-wise British summer garden using native drought-tolerant plants, soil preparation, efficient watering, mulching, and fostering biodiversity for lasting beauty.

Why a patch of nettles at the garden’s edge could be your best wildlife investment

Why a patch of nettles at the garden’s edge cou...

Eleanor Ashford

Nettles, often overlooked, support biodiversity by sheltering insects and butterflies, aid natural pest control, benefit hedgehogs, and offer culinary, medicinal, and sustainable crafting uses.

Why a patch of nettles at the garden’s edge cou...

Eleanor Ashford

Nettles, often overlooked, support biodiversity by sheltering insects and butterflies, aid natural pest control, benefit hedgehogs, and offer culinary, medicinal, and sustainable crafting uses.

How to build a compost bin from salvaged wood and start enriching your garden the low-waste way

How to build a compost bin from salvaged wood a...

Eleanor Ashford

Building a compost bin from salvaged wood combines sustainability with garden charm, turning waste into nutrient-rich compost while fostering creativity, patience, and a deeper connection to nature.

How to build a compost bin from salvaged wood a...

Eleanor Ashford

Building a compost bin from salvaged wood combines sustainability with garden charm, turning waste into nutrient-rich compost while fostering creativity, patience, and a deeper connection to nature.

How to grow heritage peas and support them with handmade hazel supports instead of plastic mesh

How to grow heritage peas and support them with...

Eleanor Ashford

Growing heritage peas connects gardeners to history, offering diverse flavours and sustainability. Using natural hazel supports reduces plastic, promotes biodiversity, and honours traditional gardening practices.

How to grow heritage peas and support them with...

Eleanor Ashford

Growing heritage peas connects gardeners to history, offering diverse flavours and sustainability. Using natural hazel supports reduces plastic, promotes biodiversity, and honours traditional gardening practices.

What seasonal pond care looks like when you’re gardening for amphibians insects and clean water

What seasonal pond care looks like when you’re ...

Eleanor Ashford

A garden pond is a vital ecosystem supporting diverse wildlife. Seasonal care—clearing debris, planting natives, managing water quality—ensures its health and biodiversity year-round.

What seasonal pond care looks like when you’re ...

Eleanor Ashford

A garden pond is a vital ecosystem supporting diverse wildlife. Seasonal care—clearing debris, planting natives, managing water quality—ensures its health and biodiversity year-round.