Lurking deep in gardens across the worlds, Slugs wait in their millions to prey upon unsuspected young plants and anything else a gardener might care to put in their garden. For any aspiring gardener it will not be long for them to come face to face with this slimy nemesis of all who till the
Having thought deeply about it for a little while, we have come to the conclusion that yes, pemaculture is definitely a little bit like the Lion King. That’s not to say that permaculture involves the adventure of a Lion cub who witnesses the murder of his father at the hands of an ambitious uncle, which lead the cub on
Pragmatically speaking, any plant that grows where it isn’t wanted could be considered a weed. If it takes resources and nutrients away from the plants you want growing on a lawn, in a flower bed or in a vegetable patch, then it is a nuisance that needs to be dealt with. But not every weed
The discipline of permaculture is all about trying to work with nature and not against it. This means trying to organized the eco-systems at work within your growing space so that they work in relative harmony with one another. One of the key things to be aware of then when attempting to design a garden
If you haven’t had a chance already, the Easter weekend is an excellent time to start getting your garden in shape. As things get warmer and plants start to grow more readily now is the time to start seeding the plants you want to see grow and bloom in your garden. However, given the unpredictability
Today is St Patricks day (known also in various places as International Guinness Day) and the day when Shamrocks suddenly appear absolutely everywhere. Paper Shamrock place mats, plastic Shamrock glasses, there is no getting away from them. But if you’ve ever been taken enough by the vibrant three leafed plant to have a go at adding
What’s the one thing that connects football pitches, tennis courts and domestic lawns? Grass. Or more accurately, turf. Turf is the name given to grass together with the surface layer of topsoil held together by its roots. If you’ve spent any time on this planet at all, you’ve probably already encountered it somewhere. And if
If your New Year’s resolution for 2015 had something to do with improving your garden, it’s time to make good on that promise. With spring barely a week away, it’s time to start planning the garden and what you want to do with it. Whether you’re doing it purely for a hobby or as part
Now that Spring is here, it’s time to start thinking about what to grow in this fine season. As warmer weather hits us, the quicker an aspiring gardener decides on what they will put in the ground, the sooner they can reap the harvest. Here are a couple of well-known, easy to grow vegetables which
Education opens doors to success windows of opportunity and in at least one case, gates to new possibilities. Such is the case with ADL success story Annabella Baker. Originally from Italy, but now living in the UK, Annabella faced a tragedy all too familiar to many when she lost her airline job during the Covid
Gardens are hard work.  Behind every immaculate lawn and carefully tended flowerbed is a never-ending struggle between nature and gardener. Of course simply leaving the garden to its own devices isn’t really an option; Untended, plants will grow freely for the whole of spring and summer and even into autumn. Worse yet, an uncared for
Some stories of educational achievement soar into the heavens. Of individuals who through hard work and toil overcame the challenges in their life to achieve. Certainly, at ADL we’ve seen and helped many individuals achieve their dreams through completing a course which helped them get a place at university or begin a new career. This,
If you’ve been in the UK over the past weekend you might have noticed you had a day off on Monday (or looked on enviously as other people had a day off). The coronation of a new monarch in Charles the Third means a new era. One that the Monarch is especially keen does not
If you’re looking for a side business or career that combines a love for fitness and a mentoring role. personal training might be for you Personal training is at it’s heart all about being able to help people live healthier, happier lives. By combining physical exercise with essential lifestyle changes like diet they help their
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