Gardening & All Things Wild

On crisp winter mornings I find peace in coppicing hazel and listening to the old rhythm of sustainable woodland care

On crisp winter mornings I find peace in coppic...

Eleanor Ashford

Coppicing, an ancient British woodland practice, sustainably manages hazel growth, fostering biodiversity and connecting practitioners to nature’s rhythms through mindful, traditional stewardship.

On crisp winter mornings I find peace in coppic...

Eleanor Ashford

Coppicing, an ancient British woodland practice, sustainably manages hazel growth, fostering biodiversity and connecting practitioners to nature’s rhythms through mindful, traditional stewardship.

How I turned windfall branches into habitat piles and discovered a whole new world beneath the hedge

How I turned windfall branches into habitat pil...

Eleanor Ashford

After a storm, windfall branches in a garden were transformed into habitat piles, fostering biodiversity and inviting wildlife, creating a thriving micro-ecosystem beneath the hedge.

How I turned windfall branches into habitat pil...

Eleanor Ashford

After a storm, windfall branches in a garden were transformed into habitat piles, fostering biodiversity and inviting wildlife, creating a thriving micro-ecosystem beneath the hedge.

Why companion planting calendula with winter brassicas brings balance to your cold-season beds

Why companion planting calendula with winter br...

Eleanor Ashford

Companion planting winter brassicas with calendula enriches gardens by attracting beneficial insects, enhancing soil health, and adding vibrant colour and fragrance during colder months.

Why companion planting calendula with winter br...

Eleanor Ashford

Companion planting winter brassicas with calendula enriches gardens by attracting beneficial insects, enhancing soil health, and adding vibrant colour and fragrance during colder months.

When clay meets compost and hands meet earth something gentle begins to grow

When clay meets compost and hands meet earth so...

Eleanor Ashford

The article explores the transformative blend of clay and compost in gardening, highlighting its ecological benefits, the nurturing of patience, and the deep connection between gardener, soil, and tradition.

When clay meets compost and hands meet earth so...

Eleanor Ashford

The article explores the transformative blend of clay and compost in gardening, highlighting its ecological benefits, the nurturing of patience, and the deep connection between gardener, soil, and tradition.

When I layered wool waste under raised beds and watched soil life flourish

When I layered wool waste under raised beds and...

Eleanor Ashford

Using wool waste as a natural mulch enhances soil moisture retention, supports beneficial soil life, and offers an eco-friendly alternative to plastic, fostering sustainable gardening practices.

When I layered wool waste under raised beds and...

Eleanor Ashford

Using wool waste as a natural mulch enhances soil moisture retention, supports beneficial soil life, and offers an eco-friendly alternative to plastic, fostering sustainable gardening practices.

How to sow a seasonal cutting patch with British flowers and no floral foam

How to sow a seasonal cutting patch with Britis...

Eleanor Ashford

This article explores creating a sustainable British flower cutting patch, emphasising native blooms, eco-friendly soil preparation, staggered sowing, and floral foam alternatives for mindful gardening.

How to sow a seasonal cutting patch with Britis...

Eleanor Ashford

This article explores creating a sustainable British flower cutting patch, emphasising native blooms, eco-friendly soil preparation, staggered sowing, and floral foam alternatives for mindful gardening.