Gardening & All Things Wild

How to layer leaves and bark to mulch your soil the traditional and sustainable way

How to layer leaves and bark to mulch your soil...

Eleanor Ashford

Mulching with leaves and bark nurtures soil health, conserves moisture, suppresses weeds, and fosters ecological balance, connecting gardeners to tradition and sustainable practices.

How to layer leaves and bark to mulch your soil...

Eleanor Ashford

Mulching with leaves and bark nurtures soil health, conserves moisture, suppresses weeds, and fosters ecological balance, connecting gardeners to tradition and sustainable practices.

What choosing heritage leeks teaches us about seasonal planting and soil care through winter

What choosing heritage leeks teaches us about s...

Eleanor Ashford

Heritage leeks embody resilience and seasonal wisdom, teaching gardeners to nurture soil through winter with sustainable practices, honouring tradition while fostering mindful, thriving gardens.

What choosing heritage leeks teaches us about s...

Eleanor Ashford

Heritage leeks embody resilience and seasonal wisdom, teaching gardeners to nurture soil through winter with sustainable practices, honouring tradition while fostering mindful, thriving gardens.

Why placing log piles under shrubs supports beetles birds and the quiet work of garden ecosystems

Why placing log piles under shrubs supports bee...

Eleanor Ashford

Creating log piles beneath shrubs fosters vital mini ecosystems, supporting beetles that enrich soil and attract birds, enhancing garden biodiversity through natural pest control and nutrient recycling.

Why placing log piles under shrubs supports bee...

Eleanor Ashford

Creating log piles beneath shrubs fosters vital mini ecosystems, supporting beetles that enrich soil and attract birds, enhancing garden biodiversity through natural pest control and nutrient recycling.

What switching to clay seed trays taught me about airflow, moisture and stronger roots

What switching to clay seed trays taught me abo...

Eleanor Ashford

Switching to clay seed trays improves airflow and moisture balance, fostering stronger roots and healthier seedlings. This simple change deepens gardeners’ connection with nature and tradition.

What switching to clay seed trays taught me abo...

Eleanor Ashford

Switching to clay seed trays improves airflow and moisture balance, fostering stronger roots and healthier seedlings. This simple change deepens gardeners’ connection with nature and tradition.

How to revive your garden soil with green manures that work through winter rain

How to revive your garden soil with green manur...

Eleanor Ashford

Green manures, grown during winter rains, improve soil fertility, prevent erosion, and support biodiversity. Crops like winter rye and field beans enrich soil naturally for spring planting.

How to revive your garden soil with green manur...

Eleanor Ashford

Green manures, grown during winter rains, improve soil fertility, prevent erosion, and support biodiversity. Crops like winter rye and field beans enrich soil naturally for spring planting.

How to support climbing vegetables with coppiced hazel and jute for a low-waste summer garden

How to support climbing vegetables with coppice...

Eleanor Ashford

This article highlights using coppiced hazel poles and jute twine as sustainable, traditional supports for climbing vegetables, blending eco-friendly gardening with British heritage.

How to support climbing vegetables with coppice...

Eleanor Ashford

This article highlights using coppiced hazel poles and jute twine as sustainable, traditional supports for climbing vegetables, blending eco-friendly gardening with British heritage.