Gardening & All Things Wild

What is three sisters planting and how it can work for you

What is three sisters planting and how it can w...

Eleanor Ashford

Three Sisters planting, an Indigenous technique growing corn, beans, and squash together, fosters sustainable, diverse gardens by enhancing soil, reducing pests, and supporting wildlife.

What is three sisters planting and how it can w...

Eleanor Ashford

Three Sisters planting, an Indigenous technique growing corn, beans, and squash together, fosters sustainable, diverse gardens by enhancing soil, reducing pests, and supporting wildlife.

How I turned pruned fruit tree twigs into trellises and found beauty in the circular rhythm of the garden

How I turned pruned fruit tree twigs into trell...

Eleanor Ashford

On a crisp winter morning at Kingswood Green, pruned fruit tree branches were transformed into charming, sustainable trellises, blending tradition, creativity, and nature’s cycle.

How I turned pruned fruit tree twigs into trell...

Eleanor Ashford

On a crisp winter morning at Kingswood Green, pruned fruit tree branches were transformed into charming, sustainable trellises, blending tradition, creativity, and nature’s cycle.

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.