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, and that’s eating the fruit and vegetable crops you are spending your time and energy to… 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 »
Dream of Starting a Smallholding? Start right now!
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 »
Camping with Kids – 12 Survival Tips
It’s that time of year again, and what better way to make the most of summer than to spend a few nights under canvas with your family. Camping with kids… Read more »
Crab Apple Jam – A Forager’s Treat!
Ever wondered how you can use crab apples to make crab apple jam? Crap apples are a common sight in woodland, country lanes and hedgerows, and it is an under-utilised… Read more »
Top 5 Crops for Lazy Gardeners
We’ve all done it. Filled a pot with compost, grown a seed or planted a plant – all with the best intentions. Then a few weeks later, you notice that… Read more »
Helping Children with Hayfever
Hay-fever sufferers know just how itchy and miserable summertime can sometimes be, and for children it can be hard to resist eye rubbing. Helping children with hay-fever is really important,… Read more »
How to make Bug Hotels, and why you need one…
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 »
Quick No Rennet Goat Cheese Recipe
Goat cheese is creamy and delicious in taste, plus there’s nothing more satisfying than eating cheese that you have produced from scratch. Cheese making can sometimes be a time consuming… Read more »