Gardening & All Things Wild

What planting native orchids in the shadier lawn edges taught me about patience and wild resilience

What planting native orchids in the shadier law...

Eleanor Ashford

Transforming a shady, overlooked garden corner into a sanctuary for native British orchids reveals nature’s quiet resilience, rewarding patience with subtle beauty and supporting local biodiversity.

What planting native orchids in the shadier law...

Eleanor Ashford

Transforming a shady, overlooked garden corner into a sanctuary for native British orchids reveals nature’s quiet resilience, rewarding patience with subtle beauty and supporting local biodiversity.

How choosing local willow over plastic netting gave my peas a gentler place to climb

How choosing local willow over plastic netting ...

Eleanor Ashford

Switching from plastic netting to local willow for pea supports enhances sustainability, garden aesthetics, and plant health, fostering a mindful, eco-friendly gardening tradition rooted in nature.

How choosing local willow over plastic netting ...

Eleanor Ashford

Switching from plastic netting to local willow for pea supports enhances sustainability, garden aesthetics, and plant health, fostering a mindful, eco-friendly gardening tradition rooted in nature.

What I learned from layering edible perennials like Good King Henry beneath apple trees

What I learned from layering edible perennials ...

Eleanor Ashford

The article explores layering edible perennials like Good King Henry beneath apple trees, enhancing soil health, biodiversity, and yields while blending tradition with sustainable gardening practices.

What I learned from layering edible perennials ...

Eleanor Ashford

The article explores layering edible perennials like Good King Henry beneath apple trees, enhancing soil health, biodiversity, and yields while blending tradition with sustainable gardening practices.

Why filling window boxes with British-grown herbs is a small act of hope for pollinators and planet

Why filling window boxes with British-grown her...

Eleanor Ashford

Planting British-grown herbs in window boxes supports local pollinators, reduces environmental impact, and reconnects us with nature, fostering sustainability and community well-being.

Why filling window boxes with British-grown her...

Eleanor Ashford

Planting British-grown herbs in window boxes supports local pollinators, reduces environmental impact, and reconnects us with nature, fostering sustainability and community well-being.

What the spiralling leaves of verbascum taught me about light soil texture and planting with patience

What the spiralling leaves of verbascum taught ...

Eleanor Ashford

The article reflects on verbascum’s spiralling leaves, highlighting lessons in patience, soil care, and mindful observation, emphasising the importance of light soil and slow, attentive gardening.

What the spiralling leaves of verbascum taught ...

Eleanor Ashford

The article reflects on verbascum’s spiralling leaves, highlighting lessons in patience, soil care, and mindful observation, emphasising the importance of light soil and slow, attentive gardening.

How a single wild pear tree drew in bees birds and a surprising sense of belonging

How a single wild pear tree drew in bees birds ...

Eleanor Ashford

A wild pear tree in the garden fosters biodiversity, attracting bees and birds, creating community, offering therapeutic calm, and embodying the enduring value of native plants.

How a single wild pear tree drew in bees birds ...

Eleanor Ashford

A wild pear tree in the garden fosters biodiversity, attracting bees and birds, creating community, offering therapeutic calm, and embodying the enduring value of native plants.