Gardening & All Things Wild

How growing heritage mint varieties reconnected me with forgotten scents and sustainable practices

How growing heritage mint varieties reconnected...

Eleanor Ashford

Exploring heritage mint varieties revives forgotten scents, enriches biodiversity, and promotes sustainable gardening, connecting us with cultural history and nurturing ecological balance for future generations.

How growing heritage mint varieties reconnected...

Eleanor Ashford

Exploring heritage mint varieties revives forgotten scents, enriches biodiversity, and promotes sustainable gardening, connecting us with cultural history and nurturing ecological balance for future generations.

What sowing meadow flowers under apple trees taught me about layering beauty and biodiversity

What sowing meadow flowers under apple trees ta...

Eleanor Ashford

Introducing native meadow flowers beneath apple trees enriches biodiversity, supports pollinators, improves soil health, and transforms orchards into vibrant, year-round ecosystems.

What sowing meadow flowers under apple trees ta...

Eleanor Ashford

Introducing native meadow flowers beneath apple trees enriches biodiversity, supports pollinators, improves soil health, and transforms orchards into vibrant, year-round ecosystems.

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.