Making sweet chestnut flour is worthwhile, especially if you have an intolerance to wheat as this sweet tasting flour is gluten free. Chestnut is a good source of carbohydrate and… Read more »
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 »
Raised garden beds are a popular way to grow fruit and vegetables. Aside from making your garden look neat and tidy, there are some other benefits of raised garden beds…. Read more »
Keeping chickens cool in summer months can sometimes be a struggle, especially during a heat wave. Your flock will appreciate some extra care to help them cope when the temperatures… 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 »
After this year’s seedlings got off to a great start, I woke up to find something has nibbled all the leaves off overnight. It’s pretty annoying to say the least…. Read more »
It’s that time of year when delicious wild edibles are bursting into life. Plants such as wild garlic, Jack-By-The-Hedge and hairy bittercress are all coming to their best during this… 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, and that’s eating the fruit and vegetable crops you are spending your time and energy to… Read more »
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 »