Alder Tree (Alnus glutinosa) An Alder tree is a member of the Birch tree family. This deciduous tree grows quickly to…

Living off the land, starting a smallholding, being at one with the rhythms of nature… it all feels like a…

It’s that time of year again, and what better way to make the most of summer than to spend a…

Ever wondered how you can use crab apples to make crab apple jam? Crap apples are a common sight in…

We’ve all done it. Filled a pot with compost, grown a seed or planted a plant – all with the…

Hay-fever sufferers know just how itchy and miserable summertime can sometimes be, and for children it can be hard to…

Bug hotels, insect houses or creepy crawly mansions. Whatever you call them, there are loads of benefits of having one…

Goat cheese is creamy and delicious, plus there’s nothing more satisfying than eating cheese that you have produced from scratch….