Reading Time: 8 minutes In an age where technology has been advancing at an incredible rate and there are new, exciting and innovative products being released every other month. I think it’s safe to say that gardening tools have been left behind and leave a lot to be desired, looking medieval at times. Well, that time is thankfully coming […]
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How to grow an organic garden – a beginners guide
Reading Time: 5 minutes Like so many others, I’ve recently been considering going vegan. I’ve done the cliche millennial thing of ordering “beginners vegan cookbooks” (One-Pot Vegan & Five Ingredient Vegan if you’re interested). Moreover, I’ve begun the (painful) process of cutting dairy out of my diet. But, one thing I’ve noticed a lot, is people preaching the importance […]
Kitchen Garden Guide, from planning to planting
Reading Time: 5 minutes Now, if you’re anything like me, you’d assume a kitchen garden consists of a chilli plant found at your local supermarket and not much else. But, there’s so much more to it than that. Whether it be indoor or outdoor, this French originating concept has been around for centuries! In the blog, I’m going to […]
Gardening gifts for men, women and the whole family!
Reading Time: 5 minutes If you’re like us, nothing brings you more joy than being out in your garden. Whether you’re cooking up a storm, being a social butterfly or making your own mulch – your garden is your own paradise. It’s little surprise then that 27 million (almost 50%!) of us Brits have green-fingers. So, it makes sense […]
Mulching Mistakes and How to Avoid them
Reading Time: 4 minutes Mulching is of the most beneficial things you can give to your garden and plants. A good quality mulch is able to insulate the soil, providing a buffer from heat and cold temperatures as well as retaining water to ensure that the roots are kept moist. It also keeps the weeds at bay, preventing competition […]
How to Compost Shredded Paper and Cardboard
Reading Time: 4 minutes Home composting & mulching is one of the most simplistic and satisfying DIY projects. At first glance, many people believe that making compost is a complex and time-demanding task. The reality is that the process is very simple and doesn’t require a great deal of work. If you want to explore other misconceptions, check out […]
The Myths of Composting
Reading Time: 4 minutes There are a lot of myths and rumours which frequently circulate around the internet regarding composting, these rumours often result in people giving up before they’ve even started the process of creating their own. We’re going to take a look into some of these rumours and shed some light on the composting myths that so […]
How to make compost at home
Reading Time: 6 minutes A good compost provides everything your plants need to grow and remain healthy. We guide you through every step of making your own compost at home.