Gardening & All Things Wild

Why a pollinator-friendly herb border can be both beautiful and practical all year round

Why a pollinator-friendly herb border can be bo...

Eleanor Ashford

Creating a pollinator-friendly herb border enriches gardens with year-round colour, scent, and biodiversity, supporting pollinators while enhancing culinary and ecological benefits sustainably.

Why a pollinator-friendly herb border can be bo...

Eleanor Ashford

Creating a pollinator-friendly herb border enriches gardens with year-round colour, scent, and biodiversity, supporting pollinators while enhancing culinary and ecological benefits sustainably.

Why wooden compost bins made from pallets still work better than many shop-bought options

Why wooden compost bins made from pallets still...

Eleanor Ashford

Creating compost bins from wooden pallets offers an affordable, sustainable, and customizable solution that promotes airflow, durability, and eco-friendly gardening through recycling and resourcefulness.

Why wooden compost bins made from pallets still...

Eleanor Ashford

Creating compost bins from wooden pallets offers an affordable, sustainable, and customizable solution that promotes airflow, durability, and eco-friendly gardening through recycling and resourcefulness.

How to care for clay pots year-round so they protect roots and last for decades

How to care for clay pots year-round so they pr...

Eleanor Ashford

Clay pots offer timeless charm and vital plant benefits but need seasonal cleaning, winter protection, and mindful care to endure and support healthy growth year-round.

How to care for clay pots year-round so they pr...

Eleanor Ashford

Clay pots offer timeless charm and vital plant benefits but need seasonal cleaning, winter protection, and mindful care to endure and support healthy growth year-round.

Why layering mulch with home-made compost and bark chips supports soil and saves water

Why layering mulch with home-made compost and b...

Eleanor Ashford

Mulching with home-made compost and bark chips enriches soil, conserves water, suppresses weeds, and fosters beneficial organisms, creating a resilient, sustainable garden ecosystem.

Why layering mulch with home-made compost and b...

Eleanor Ashford

Mulching with home-made compost and bark chips enriches soil, conserves water, suppresses weeds, and fosters beneficial organisms, creating a resilient, sustainable garden ecosystem.

How to plan your herb garden around scent, pollinators and traditional uses

How to plan your herb garden around scent, poll...

Eleanor Ashford

Planning an herb garden blends sensory delight, pollinator support, and tradition. Choose fragrant, nectar-rich herbs like lavender, rosemary, borage, and chamomile for a thriving, mindful sanctuary.

How to plan your herb garden around scent, poll...

Eleanor Ashford

Planning an herb garden blends sensory delight, pollinator support, and tradition. Choose fragrant, nectar-rich herbs like lavender, rosemary, borage, and chamomile for a thriving, mindful sanctuary.

Why terracotta wins over plastic when it comes to root health and garden longevity

Why terracotta wins over plastic when it comes ...

Eleanor Ashford

Terracotta pots offer breathable, moisture-regulating benefits that promote healthy roots, while their timeless aesthetic and sustainability make them a superior choice to plastic in gardening.

Why terracotta wins over plastic when it comes ...

Eleanor Ashford

Terracotta pots offer breathable, moisture-regulating benefits that promote healthy roots, while their timeless aesthetic and sustainability make them a superior choice to plastic in gardening.