Gardening & All Things Wild

When I layered wool waste under raised beds and watched soil life flourish

When I layered wool waste under raised beds and...

Eleanor Ashford

Using wool waste as a natural mulch enhances soil moisture retention, supports beneficial soil life, and offers an eco-friendly alternative to plastic, fostering sustainable gardening practices.

When I layered wool waste under raised beds and...

Eleanor Ashford

Using wool waste as a natural mulch enhances soil moisture retention, supports beneficial soil life, and offers an eco-friendly alternative to plastic, fostering sustainable gardening practices.

How to sow a seasonal cutting patch with British flowers and no floral foam

How to sow a seasonal cutting patch with Britis...

Eleanor Ashford

This article explores creating a sustainable British flower cutting patch, emphasising native blooms, eco-friendly soil preparation, staggered sowing, and floral foam alternatives for mindful gardening.

How to sow a seasonal cutting patch with Britis...

Eleanor Ashford

This article explores creating a sustainable British flower cutting patch, emphasising native blooms, eco-friendly soil preparation, staggered sowing, and floral foam alternatives for mindful gardening.

What the craft of tool maintenance adds to the life of your garden and hands

What the craft of tool maintenance adds to the ...

Eleanor Ashford

Maintaining gardening tools extends their life, enhances efficiency, and protects your hands. This mindful practice deepens your connection to the garden and enriches the gardening experience.

What the craft of tool maintenance adds to the ...

Eleanor Ashford

Maintaining gardening tools extends their life, enhances efficiency, and protects your hands. This mindful practice deepens your connection to the garden and enriches the gardening experience.

Why planting in layers builds a more resilient, pollinator-friendly garden

Why planting in layers builds a more resilient,...

Eleanor Ashford

Layered planting transforms gardens into vibrant, resilient ecosystems, supporting pollinators, enriching soil, conserving water, and creating year-round beauty inspired by natural woodlands.

Why planting in layers builds a more resilient,...

Eleanor Ashford

Layered planting transforms gardens into vibrant, resilient ecosystems, supporting pollinators, enriching soil, conserving water, and creating year-round beauty inspired by natural woodlands.

On foggy autumn mornings I find joy in the simple act of building a habitat pile from windfall twigs and hollow stems

On foggy autumn mornings I find joy in the simp...

Eleanor Ashford

On foggy autumn mornings, creating habitat piles from windfall twigs nurtures biodiversity, connects gardeners with nature, honours heritage, and offers mindful, grounding joy.

On foggy autumn mornings I find joy in the simp...

Eleanor Ashford

On foggy autumn mornings, creating habitat piles from windfall twigs nurtures biodiversity, connects gardeners with nature, honours heritage, and offers mindful, grounding joy.

When I swapped gravel paths for bark chippings I found a softer step and a richer home for beetles

When I swapped gravel paths for bark chippings ...

Eleanor Ashford

Replacing gravel paths with bark chippings in a garden softens footsteps, enhances aesthetics, supports biodiversity, and fosters a mindful, eco-conscious connection with nature.

When I swapped gravel paths for bark chippings ...

Eleanor Ashford

Replacing gravel paths with bark chippings in a garden softens footsteps, enhances aesthetics, supports biodiversity, and fosters a mindful, eco-conscious connection with nature.