You don’t have a slug problem, you have a duck deficiencyBill Mollison I’m told that ducks work well in gardens and certainly …
Herbs I Love for a Permaculture Garden
Fennel Fennel is a gorgeous, strong-scented plant with lacy foliage. It is often paired with basil in an edible landscape. The …
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No Dig Gardening
I have just noticed that people are starting to dig their gardens over. Digging in compost and turning the ground over. …
Plant Idea for Hugel Beds
Plant bulbs anytimeEgyptian Onion / Tree Onion (Alliumcepa Proliferum group)Plant out young plants in WinterBabington's Leek / …
A Couple of Bicycles
I have recently collected two 'junk' bikes, although what is junk to someone is treasure to another. Over the last 9 months I have …
Blueberries
Eat Better...... Feel Better Low in Calories, high in nutrientsAntioxidantHelp with cancer and ageingLower blood …
An Allium for every Garden
Alliums, aka ornamental onions, are some of the most beautiful flowering bulbs for the spring and summer garden. Onions, …
Sparrows
One of my favourite birds and also one of the commonest. However, in recent years their urban population has fallen dramatically. …
Juneberry or Snowy Mespilus Hedge
June Berry (also known as Snowy Mespilus) makes a gorgeous addition to a mixed hedge. Plant Juneberry amongst an assortment of …
Off-Grid Solar System
I have been running a small solar system for nearly 6 years. This system has worked well, charging batteries for power tools, …
Under Planting Fruit Trees
A Guild - Any group of plants that are working together to achieve a common goal. Suggested Plants Daffodils *Chives *Bee …
Purple Raleigh Build
Conversion of an old purple Raleigh bike into a 500 watt electric rear engine bike. No space for the battery so we mounted it on a …