Gardening & All Things Wild

What growing your own mulch looks like and why green manure matters for sustainable borders

What growing your own mulch looks like and why ...

Eleanor Ashford

Growing your own mulch using green manure enriches soil naturally, suppresses weeds, supports pollinators, and fosters a sustainable, self-sustaining garden ecosystem rooted in tradition and ecological mindfulness.

What growing your own mulch looks like and why ...

Eleanor Ashford

Growing your own mulch using green manure enriches soil naturally, suppresses weeds, supports pollinators, and fosters a sustainable, self-sustaining garden ecosystem rooted in tradition and ecological mindfulness.

How to build a wildlife stack that ages beautifully and supports biodiversity all year

How to build a wildlife stack that ages beautif...

Eleanor Ashford

Creating a wildlife-friendly garden with native plants, layered vegetation, and features like ponds and bug hotels supports biodiversity, nurtures pollinators, and offers year-round habitat for local wildlife.

How to build a wildlife stack that ages beautif...

Eleanor Ashford

Creating a wildlife-friendly garden with native plants, layered vegetation, and features like ponds and bug hotels supports biodiversity, nurtures pollinators, and offers year-round habitat for local wildlife.

How to create a compost system that suits your space, your schedule and your values

How to create a compost system that suits your ...

Eleanor Ashford

Composting transforms kitchen and garden waste into nutrient-rich soil, adaptable to any space or lifestyle, promoting sustainability, reducing waste, and enhancing garden health.

How to create a compost system that suits your ...

Eleanor Ashford

Composting transforms kitchen and garden waste into nutrient-rich soil, adaptable to any space or lifestyle, promoting sustainability, reducing waste, and enhancing garden health.

How to choose native shrubs for year-round structure, habitat and scent

How to choose native shrubs for year-round stru...

Eleanor Ashford

Choosing native shrubs enhances British gardens with year-round structure, supports local wildlife, and adds seasonal scents, creating ecological balance and a lasting connection to nature.

How to choose native shrubs for year-round stru...

Eleanor Ashford

Choosing native shrubs enhances British gardens with year-round structure, supports local wildlife, and adds seasonal scents, creating ecological balance and a lasting connection to nature.

How to start a low-plastic greenhouse routine that protects young plants and the planet

How to start a low-plastic greenhouse routine t...

Eleanor Ashford

This article advocates for reducing plastic use in greenhouses by choosing durable glass, reusable pots, natural fibres, eco-friendly watering, and biodegradable materials to nurture plants and the planet sustainably.

How to start a low-plastic greenhouse routine t...

Eleanor Ashford

This article advocates for reducing plastic use in greenhouses by choosing durable glass, reusable pots, natural fibres, eco-friendly watering, and biodegradable materials to nurture plants and the planet sustainably.

What heritage daffodil varieties can teach us about seasonal planting with purpose

What heritage daffodil varieties can teach us a...

Eleanor Ashford

Heritage daffodils, with their rich history and ecological benefits, offer gardeners a timeless, sustainable choice that supports biodiversity and connects past traditions with future growth.

What heritage daffodil varieties can teach us a...

Eleanor Ashford

Heritage daffodils, with their rich history and ecological benefits, offer gardeners a timeless, sustainable choice that supports biodiversity and connects past traditions with future growth.