Many of the now rare British bird species included within this list were once a common sight, flitting in droves from the fields and hedgerows across our diverse little Island.…
Creeping ground cover, the organic gardener’s weed suppressing silver bullet. But what exactly is a creeping ground cover plant? Well, creeping plants are essentially exactly what they sound like -…
Whether you’re working with a small growing area, or simply trying to maximise the potential of a larger one, utilising edible climbing plants can be a real game changer. Vertical…
We as a species have always been fascinated by the unknown. The deepest depths of the ocean, the cold expanses of space - Our curiosity has never, and likely will…
Hedgehogs. Despite their prickly appearance, there’s just something about the humble hedgehog which is so cute. In recent years they’ve even taken off as an in demand exotic pet, weedling…
Mesophytes, Hydrophytes & Xerophytes - Quite the mouthful. When this once puzzled gardener came across these mysterious words, well, he didn’t have the foggiest what he was looking at. They…
The Nanking Cherry (Or Bush Cherry as it is also known) is still somewhat of a hidden gem in the Uk, rarely seen along the isles of your local garden…
British Wild Flowers. This country wouldn’t be half as beautiful without them. Anyone who’s stumbled upon a surprise patch of bluebells tucked underneath a canopy of ancient Oaks will know…
Growing Hazelnuts is about as worthwhile a green fingered activity as I can imagine. They bring with them so many benefits, from forage for local pollinators to coppice for crafting,…
Goumi Vs Autumn Olive - An age old question of the permaculture obsessed gardener. Both the Goumi and Autumn Olive plants are members of the ‘Elaeagnaceae’ family, with both making…