Happy Solstice!
The Winter Solstice has been a cause for celebration for millennia. A marking of the end of the dark days and the return of the light. In the UK much…
Garden amendments – some myths and tips
In some of my earlier posts on healthy soil and composts I have alluded to the use of compost extracts, teas and other garden amendments but what are they and…
Autumn Equinox – Hope and Gratitude
Today marks the Autumn Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere. A turning point in time, when the days become shorter than the nights and the world around us begins to draw…
Compost Diary – the evolution of a hot compost pile
Early in the spring I was beginning to run short of home made compost. At the start of May I decided to take advantage of the first flush of grass…
The Art of Composting
One of the key steps on my growing journey was learning how to make good compost in sufficient quantity to regenerate the soil and maintain fertility from one season to…
Celebrating Permaculture
The Permaculture movement focusses on nurturing each other and the planet, creating a resilient future together. In that vein the UK Permaculture Association has recently launched its Permaculture Digest, comprising…
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