Wood Burning Camping Stoves – Sustainable Cooking for Camping
If you are a regular camper or like to spend lots of time outdoors, you need a stove. Fresh, hot coffee and tea is always welcome, as are warming soups… Read more »
Category: Woodland
What is Coppicing? How to Coppice for Firewood
Coppicing is a way to produce trees that have multiple stems, rather than a single tree trunk. It is an old tradition of woodland management used for conservation and as… Read more »
Mistletoe – why we have it in our homes at Christmas
Ah mistletoe… this plant has long been associated with the Christmas season, and so has the tradition of kissing underneath it. But what exactly is mistletoe, and why do we… Read more »
Top survival gifts for survivalists, preppers, and walks on the wild side!
Some folks are always hard to buy for, but if you are looking for gifts for someone who loves the great outdoors, then there are always options. Here are some… Read more »
How to Roast Sweet Chestnuts
Roast sweet chestnuts are an autumn favourite. If you go for a lovely walk in the woods, you are likely to find sweet chestnut trees, and it is during October… Read more »
A Guide to Charcoal Making
Charcoal making is a fairly easy process, and requires a little equipment and some time. Charcoal has lots of uses, from purifying water to providing fuel for cooking. If you… Read more »
Planting Trees on Farmland – how it helps your farm or smallholding
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 »
Alder Tree – A Guide to Woodland Trees
Alder Tree (Alnus glutinosa) An Alder tree is a member of the Birch tree family. This deciduous tree grows quickly to a height of approximately 25 feet, and is fairly short… Read more »