Making your own sweet chestnut flour is a rewarding culinary adventure! With its mildly sweet and nutty flavour, sweet chestnut flour adds a unique twist to various dishes, from baked… Read more »
Charcoal making is an age-old practice that has been passed down through generations. It is an art that harnesses the natural energy of wood to create a powerful and versatile… Read more »
Raised garden beds are an increasingly popular way to cultivate fruits and vegetables – not to mention they give your garden a neat and tidy appearance. But that’s not all,… Read more »
Keeping chickens cool in a heatwave can be a struggle. With temperatures soaring, it’s not just humans who struggle to stay cool. Chickens, too, can be affected by the scorching… Read more »
Garden tillers, or rotavators, make light work of cultivating soil and are a great solution to preparing the garden for growing fruit and vegetables, taking the work and time out… Read more »
Have you ever got your seedlings got off to a great start, only to wake up one morning to find something has nibbled all the leaves off overnight? It’s pretty… Read more »
Planting trees on farmland has lots of benefits for a healthy eco-system. A healthy eco-system relies on a harmonious natural environment. This means a diversity of plants, insects and wildlife,… Read more »
Slugs, snails and insects such as aphids, have just one thing on their minds – eating your crops! It makes sense to get rid of these pests, but using chemicals… Read more »
Living off the land, starting a smallholding, being at one with the rhythms of nature… it all feels like a bit of a dream for most. An aspiration that allows… Read more »
Looking for the easiest crops to grow in your garden? You’re not alone. Many of us have filled a pot with compost, grown a seed or planted a plant –… Read more »
Bug hotels, insect houses or creepy crawly mansions. Whatever you call them, there are loads of benefits of having one in your garden. Not only do they look like an… Read more »
Goat cheese is both creamy and delicious, offering a delightful culinary experience. There’s something incredibly satisfying about crafting your own cheese from scratch. Cheese making can be time-consuming, but here’s… Read more »