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Image from: Gardening Know How Online The Sensory Trust define a sensory garden as “a self-contained area that concentrates a wide range of sensory experiences. Such an area, if designed well, provides a valuable resource for a wide range of uses, from education to recreation.” (Sensory Trust, 2007) Sensory gardens appeal to all …
A herb spiral is a garden design element which allows us to grow a variety of medicinal and kitchen herbs in an economical and varied space. They are quite straight forward to build but a good herb spiral with a variety of species which keeps giving out every year takes a bit of forethought. Let’s …
Humanure, a conflation between the words “human” and “manure”, is arguably the Holy Grail of off- grid living, and is right up there with recycling of grey (used) water in any homesteading project. You may grow all the luscious vegetables you want in a remote ornamental smallholding, but unless you recycle the main waste products …
In the UK, we are coming to the end of another year’s growing season and whilst tidying away the aftermath, also planning ahead for the next year’s cycle. Probably the single most important intervention you can make in the garden is instituting an efficient compost system early on. When I moved in to my house, …
In the UK, we are all appreciating the beautiful Autumn colours of our trees. From rich reds to rusty browns and burnished golds, we cannot help but feel serene, peaceful and tranquil in a grove of trees. Trees provide us with so many other benefits that perhaps we take for granted. These include the following: …
Most of us enjoy looking at well-tended gardens, but while some people may think gardening is a back-breaking chore, others enjoy its benefits. These are many. The most obvious benefit of gardening is that it can be a great way to relieve stress. With so much going on in our lives, many people forget to …
Hedgerows are seen as one of the defining features of the English landscape and are important habitats for wildlife, such as birds, small mammals and invertebrates. They are often the oldest remaining feature in the countryside, providing important evidence of its historical development. In ecological terms, the most biodiverse part of a habitat is often …
Hedgelaying Once, in the days before wire, plastic and electronic fencing, nearly all farms used to practice hedge laying in order to keep the fields stock proof. Hedge laying involves partially cutting through the stems of hedge trees and shrubs, then laying them over at an angle, and weaving them together to produce a stock …
By Andy Patterson, Tutor at ADL – Academy for Distance Learning If you have tried growing your own fruit and vegetables, you will have noticed that it is unavoidable that a glut of produce arrives in the autumn time. In the days before electricity and powered transport, and facing the bleak winter, remote farming communities …
In plant life, as in human, there are some diseases which are difficult to eradicate, hence the adage “prevention is better than cure” comes to the fore. Plant infections – “pathogens” – come in viral, bacterial or fungal form, but many can be prevented by following some basic sanitary procedures. These procedures, one suspects, might …
Currently there is a severe shortage of skills in horticulture:- this is good news for those looking to begin their career in the industry. This means that anyone with the right qualifications, abilities and attitude can expect an encouraging welcome from employers. A large number of sectors divide the horticulture industry, each requiring its own …
Grevilleas, a diverse family of evergreen flowering plants, are extraordinary to behold. There are a mere 350 [250??] species, mostly indigenous to Australia, and in keeping with their native homeland, their flowers resemble their arachnid co-inhabitants and are called ‘The Spider Flower’. Coming in many hues including white, grey, green, red and pink, they really …
It should come as little surprise to learn that gardening is actually good for you – but even the experts are overwhelmed with the evidence demonstrating its benefits. We all know that gardening gives you exercise, fresh air and vitamin D, but it is the psychological benefits that are now becoming evident. Gardening can …
If your looking for flexibity with your time then a career as an Aromatherapist is an excellent choice. It's ideal for anyone who has a family or wanting to start a new or second career and it also provides additional income. As a Qualified Aromatherapists versatility is the name of the game. It provides opportunities …
Our love of, and fascination with the rose dates back millennia – from its beauty (considered by many to be the most exquisite of all the flowers)… to its diversity (thousands of varieties that have originated from over a hundred wild species)… to its medicinal properties (it has been used to treat many diseases throughout …
Our common garden berry is often overlooked these days for more exotic and unusual fruits that our supermarkets ply us with – but did you know any of the following fascinating facts about these sometimes under-rated little fruits… 1 – There are false berries and “true” berries – the definition of a true berry is …
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