Keeping Chickens Safe from Predators
Keeping chickens safe from predators on a farm, smallholding or in a back garden is vital, as any poultry will attract the interest of opportunists. Foxes, birds of prey, weasels… Read more »
Foraging for Samphire (Marsh and Rock)
During spring and summer, foraging for samphire is a pleasure. There are two types of samphire: Marsh Samphire and Rock Samphire. Although they have a common name, they are two… Read more »
How to Make Sweet Chestnut Flour – A Gluten-free Way to Enjoy Cake!
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 »
A Guide to Charcoal Making
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 »
Benefits of Raised Garden Beds for Growing Vegetables
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 Summer – How to Avoid Heat Stress
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 »
Choosing the Right Tiller for your Garden
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 »
What is Eating Seedlings? How to Simply Stop Slugs the Natural Way
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 »
Hedgerow Pesto – Recipes for Foraged Greens
Foraging for wild plants and herbs is a great way to get in touch with nature. One of the most rewarding recipes for foraged greens is by turning them into… 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 »
Natural Pest Control in the Vegetable Garden. Leave it to nature…
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 »
Alder Tree – A Guide to Woodland Trees
An Alder tree (Alnus glutinosa) is a member of the Birch tree family. Alders are fascinating and versatile members of the tree family. They are known for their distinctive characteristics… Read more »