Gardening & All Things Wild

Why planting native shade-loving plants can turn a forgotten corner into a sanctuary for biodiversity

Why planting native shade-loving plants can tur...

Eleanor Ashford

Transform shaded garden corners with native shade-loving plants to boost biodiversity, create sustainable, low-maintenance sanctuaries, and enjoy personal well-being through mindful gardening.

Why planting native shade-loving plants can tur...

Eleanor Ashford

Transform shaded garden corners with native shade-loving plants to boost biodiversity, create sustainable, low-maintenance sanctuaries, and enjoy personal well-being through mindful gardening.

Which heritage vegetable varieties thrive in a no-dig bed and why it matters for soil health

Which heritage vegetable varieties thrive in a ...

Eleanor Ashford

The no-dig gardening method preserves soil health and nurtures heritage vegetables, promoting biodiversity, resilience, and sustainable cultivation of traditional British varieties.

Which heritage vegetable varieties thrive in a ...

Eleanor Ashford

The no-dig gardening method preserves soil health and nurtures heritage vegetables, promoting biodiversity, resilience, and sustainable cultivation of traditional British varieties.

How to train climbing beans with coppiced hazel poles for a plastic-free vegetable patch

How to train climbing beans with coppiced hazel...

Eleanor Ashford

This article explores training climbing beans on coppiced hazel poles, highlighting sustainable gardening, natural materials, biodiversity, and the rewarding connection between gardener and earth.

How to train climbing beans with coppiced hazel...

Eleanor Ashford

This article explores training climbing beans on coppiced hazel poles, highlighting sustainable gardening, natural materials, biodiversity, and the rewarding connection between gardener and earth.

Why using coppiced hazel for pea supports creates beauty, structure and skipping the plastic netting

Why using coppiced hazel for pea supports creat...

Eleanor Ashford

Choosing coppiced hazel for pea supports blends tradition, sustainability, and rustic beauty, fostering biodiversity and reducing plastic use while enhancing garden health and visual charm.

Why using coppiced hazel for pea supports creat...

Eleanor Ashford

Choosing coppiced hazel for pea supports blends tradition, sustainability, and rustic beauty, fostering biodiversity and reducing plastic use while enhancing garden health and visual charm.

What sowing wild primroses under deciduous shrubs can teach us about layering light and life

What sowing wild primroses under deciduous shru...

Eleanor Ashford

Wild primroses, thriving beneath deciduous shrubs, symbolise nature’s wisdom and patience in gardening. Their delicate blooms support biodiversity, echoing timeless woodland harmony and ecological stewardship.

What sowing wild primroses under deciduous shru...

Eleanor Ashford

Wild primroses, thriving beneath deciduous shrubs, symbolise nature’s wisdom and patience in gardening. Their delicate blooms support biodiversity, echoing timeless woodland harmony and ecological stewardship.

Why native climbers like hop and old man's beard are smart choices for wildlife and structure

Why native climbers like hop and old man's bear...

Eleanor Ashford

Native climbers like hop and old man's beard enhance garden aesthetics while supporting local wildlife, requiring low maintenance and fostering biodiversity in sustainable, eco-friendly gardens.

Why native climbers like hop and old man's bear...

Eleanor Ashford

Native climbers like hop and old man's beard enhance garden aesthetics while supporting local wildlife, requiring low maintenance and fostering biodiversity in sustainable, eco-friendly gardens.