Gardening & All Things Wild

How planting meadow cranesbill along your garden edge can invite pollinators and soften hard lines

How planting meadow cranesbill along your garde...

Eleanor Ashford

The meadow cranesbill, native to the UK, brightens gardens with violet blooms, supports pollinators, thrives in varied soils, and adds natural charm while requiring minimal care.

How planting meadow cranesbill along your garde...

Eleanor Ashford

The meadow cranesbill, native to the UK, brightens gardens with violet blooms, supports pollinators, thrives in varied soils, and adds natural charm while requiring minimal care.

How a single alder tree by the pond created a sanctuary for frogs birds and slow Sunday mornings

How a single alder tree by the pond created a s...

Eleanor Ashford

The alder tree by the pond nurtures a thriving ecosystem, supporting wildlife like frogs and birds, enriching soil health, and creating a peaceful, reflective garden sanctuary.

How a single alder tree by the pond created a s...

Eleanor Ashford

The alder tree by the pond nurtures a thriving ecosystem, supporting wildlife like frogs and birds, enriching soil health, and creating a peaceful, reflective garden sanctuary.

Why I now rake leaves lightly not completely and how this small change made room for overwintering life

Why I now rake leaves lightly not completely an...

Eleanor Ashford

Allowing autumn leaves to remain in gardens supports overwintering insects, enriches soil health, and fosters wildlife, promoting sustainable, mindful gardening and ecological balance.

Why I now rake leaves lightly not completely an...

Eleanor Ashford

Allowing autumn leaves to remain in gardens supports overwintering insects, enriches soil health, and fosters wildlife, promoting sustainable, mindful gardening and ecological balance.

Why I swapped plastic pots for clay ones and found my planting rhythm changed too

Why I swapped plastic pots for clay ones and fo...

Eleanor Ashford

Switching from plastic to breathable clay pots transformed my gardening, fostering mindfulness, sustainability, and a deeper connection with plants through attentive care and natural rhythms.

Why I swapped plastic pots for clay ones and fo...

Eleanor Ashford

Switching from plastic to breathable clay pots transformed my gardening, fostering mindfulness, sustainability, and a deeper connection with plants through attentive care and natural rhythms.

How growing forgotten salad greens like purslane and sorrel brought fresh flavour and resilience to my borders

How growing forgotten salad greens like purslan...

Eleanor Ashford

Purslane and sorrel, often overlooked greens, bring resilience, flavour, and sustainability to gardens. Their hardy nature and culinary uses enrich both borders and tables.

How growing forgotten salad greens like purslan...

Eleanor Ashford

Purslane and sorrel, often overlooked greens, bring resilience, flavour, and sustainability to gardens. Their hardy nature and culinary uses enrich both borders and tables.

How growing heritage sweetcorn made space for pollinators and family stories at the same time

How growing heritage sweetcorn made space for p...

Eleanor Ashford

Growing heritage sweetcorn enriches gardens with biodiversity, pollinators, and cherished family stories, blending tradition and sustainability to create a living legacy rooted in the past.

How growing heritage sweetcorn made space for p...

Eleanor Ashford

Growing heritage sweetcorn enriches gardens with biodiversity, pollinators, and cherished family stories, blending tradition and sustainability to create a living legacy rooted in the past.