Gardening & All Things Wild

Add a Splash of Burgundy Elegance with Lysimachia ‘Beaujolais’

Add a Splash of Burgundy Elegance with Lysimach...

Eleanor Ashford

Lysimachia ‘Beaujolais’ is a striking perennial with rich burgundy foliage and wine-coloured blooms, thriving in partial shade with moist, well-drained soil, attracting pollinators.

Add a Splash of Burgundy Elegance with Lysimach...

Eleanor Ashford

Lysimachia ‘Beaujolais’ is a striking perennial with rich burgundy foliage and wine-coloured blooms, thriving in partial shade with moist, well-drained soil, attracting pollinators.

When I grew sea kale on the allotment edge I discovered a coastal heritage plant with chalky flowers and edible grace

When I grew sea kale on the allotment edge I di...

Eleanor Ashford

Sea kale, a resilient native coastal plant, enriches gardens with its heritage, delicate white blooms, and versatile, tender shoots, offering a unique connection to Britain's maritime past.

When I grew sea kale on the allotment edge I di...

Eleanor Ashford

Sea kale, a resilient native coastal plant, enriches gardens with its heritage, delicate white blooms, and versatile, tender shoots, offering a unique connection to Britain's maritime past.

How Allium siculum Brings Bee-Friendly Drama to Your Borders

How Allium siculum Brings Bee-Friendly Drama to...

Eleanor Ashford

Allium siculum, or Sicilian honey garlic, offers elegant blooms and vital nectar for bees, enhancing garden biodiversity while thriving sustainably in sunlit, well-drained borders.

How Allium siculum Brings Bee-Friendly Drama to...

Eleanor Ashford

Allium siculum, or Sicilian honey garlic, offers elegant blooms and vital nectar for bees, enhancing garden biodiversity while thriving sustainably in sunlit, well-drained borders.

Why my compost heap now smells of lemon balm and how layering herbs can transform waste into wellness

Why my compost heap now smells of lemon balm an...

Eleanor Ashford

Incorporating aromatic herbs like lemon balm into compost heaps reduces unpleasant odours, accelerates decomposition, and transforms composting into a mindful, restorative gardening ritual.

Why my compost heap now smells of lemon balm an...

Eleanor Ashford

Incorporating aromatic herbs like lemon balm into compost heaps reduces unpleasant odours, accelerates decomposition, and transforms composting into a mindful, restorative gardening ritual.

When rainwater sings on the shed roof it's time to rethink how we save and celebrate every drop

When rainwater sings on the shed roof it's time...

Eleanor Ashford

Rainwater harvesting blends traditional charm with modern eco-practice, conserving water, nurturing gardens, and reducing environmental impact while fostering mindful appreciation of nature’s cycles.

When rainwater sings on the shed roof it's time...

Eleanor Ashford

Rainwater harvesting blends traditional charm with modern eco-practice, conserving water, nurturing gardens, and reducing environmental impact while fostering mindful appreciation of nature’s cycles.

Ten low-plastic ways to welcome wildlife without cluttering your garden corners

Ten low-plastic ways to welcome wildlife withou...

Eleanor Ashford

The article offers ten natural, plastic-free ways to enhance gardens for wildlife, including homemade feeders, bee hotels, log piles, wildflower meadows, and living roofs, promoting biodiversity and sustainability.

Ten low-plastic ways to welcome wildlife withou...

Eleanor Ashford

The article offers ten natural, plastic-free ways to enhance gardens for wildlife, including homemade feeders, bee hotels, log piles, wildflower meadows, and living roofs, promoting biodiversity and sustainability.