Gardening & All Things Wild

The gentle art of seed saving and why it matters more than ever this autumn

The gentle art of seed saving and why it matter...

Eleanor Ashford

Seed saving is a timeless gardening practice that preserves plant diversity, fosters self-sufficiency, and nurtures a deeper connection to nature, benefiting both gardeners and the environment.

The gentle art of seed saving and why it matter...

Eleanor Ashford

Seed saving is a timeless gardening practice that preserves plant diversity, fosters self-sufficiency, and nurtures a deeper connection to nature, benefiting both gardeners and the environment.

Cheerful Sunflowers: Growing Sunshine in Your Own Back Garden

Cheerful Sunflowers: Growing Sunshine in Your O...

Eleanor Ashford

Sunflowers bring joy and resilience to gardens with their vibrant blooms. Easy to grow, they attract pollinators, offer seeds to harvest, and inspire mindfulness and happiness.

Cheerful Sunflowers: Growing Sunshine in Your O...

Eleanor Ashford

Sunflowers bring joy and resilience to gardens with their vibrant blooms. Easy to grow, they attract pollinators, offer seeds to harvest, and inspire mindfulness and happiness.

Why your grandmother’s compost heap holds the secret to modern sustainable gardening

Why your grandmother’s compost heap holds the s...

Eleanor Ashford

Composting transforms organic waste into nutrient-rich soil, honouring traditional gardening wisdom while reducing landfill methane and fostering sustainable, mindful cultivation.

Why your grandmother’s compost heap holds the s...

Eleanor Ashford

Composting transforms organic waste into nutrient-rich soil, honouring traditional gardening wisdom while reducing landfill methane and fostering sustainable, mindful cultivation.

Why British native perennials deserve a second look and a prominent place in your planting plan

Why British native perennials deserve a second ...

Eleanor Ashford

British native perennials offer resilient, low-maintenance beauty, support local wildlife, and enhance biodiversity, making them essential for sustainable, ecologically sound gardens rooted in heritage.

Why British native perennials deserve a second ...

Eleanor Ashford

British native perennials offer resilient, low-maintenance beauty, support local wildlife, and enhance biodiversity, making them essential for sustainable, ecologically sound gardens rooted in heritage.

What mindful weeding taught me about slowing down and connecting with the soil under my soles

What mindful weeding taught me about slowing do...

Eleanor Ashford

Mindful weeding teaches patience, presence, and connection with nature, offering a meditative escape from modern life's pace and a deeper appreciation for growth, resilience, and simplicity.

What mindful weeding taught me about slowing do...

Eleanor Ashford

Mindful weeding teaches patience, presence, and connection with nature, offering a meditative escape from modern life's pace and a deeper appreciation for growth, resilience, and simplicity.

When terracotta pots breathe better than plastic and feel better under your hands too

When terracotta pots breathe better than plasti...

Eleanor Ashford

Terracotta pots, prized for their breathability, warmth, and biodegradability, offer plants healthier growth and gardeners a sensory, sustainable alternative to plastic containers.

When terracotta pots breathe better than plasti...

Eleanor Ashford

Terracotta pots, prized for their breathability, warmth, and biodegradability, offer plants healthier growth and gardeners a sensory, sustainable alternative to plastic containers.