Gardening & All Things Wild

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.

When I stopped deadheading calendula I noticed the goldfinches returned and suddenly the wild had a place too

When I stopped deadheading calendula I noticed ...

Eleanor Ashford

Allowing calendulas to go to seed attracts goldfinches and boosts garden biodiversity, encouraging a wilder, more sustainable approach that benefits wildlife and enriches the gardening experience.

When I stopped deadheading calendula I noticed ...

Eleanor Ashford

Allowing calendulas to go to seed attracts goldfinches and boosts garden biodiversity, encouraging a wilder, more sustainable approach that benefits wildlife and enriches the gardening experience.

How old brick paths and native thyme can turn a terrace into a pollinator passageway humming with midsummer life

How old brick paths and native thyme can turn a...

Eleanor Ashford

Transform your terrace into a vibrant, sustainable haven using reclaimed brick paths and native thyme, creating microclimates that support pollinators and celebrate nature’s resilience.

How old brick paths and native thyme can turn a...

Eleanor Ashford

Transform your terrace into a vibrant, sustainable haven using reclaimed brick paths and native thyme, creating microclimates that support pollinators and celebrate nature’s resilience.

Why an old trug, a hand-me-down trowel and an open mind are still the best tools for an eco-friendly garden

Why an old trug, a hand-me-down trowel and an o...

Eleanor Ashford

The article celebrates eco-friendly gardening through the use of vintage tools like old trugs and trowels, embracing imperfection, mindfulness, sustainability, and an open, adaptable mindset.

Why an old trug, a hand-me-down trowel and an o...

Eleanor Ashford

The article celebrates eco-friendly gardening through the use of vintage tools like old trugs and trowels, embracing imperfection, mindfulness, sustainability, and an open, adaptable mindset.

Rethinking the rose why this beloved bloom can thrive in an eco-friendly modern space

Rethinking the rose why this beloved bloom can ...

Eleanor Ashford

The article explores how resilient rose varieties and mindful gardening practices can integrate roses sustainably into modern British gardens, blending tradition with eco-friendly care.

Rethinking the rose why this beloved bloom can ...

Eleanor Ashford

The article explores how resilient rose varieties and mindful gardening practices can integrate roses sustainably into modern British gardens, blending tradition with eco-friendly care.