A Woman's Weed: Why I Grow Nettles for Health
Stinging nettles are a super useful plant - they offer health benefits, can be woven into a fine cloth and attract wildlife to the garden in droves. Find out more about this plant's special powers.
gardening
Bringing the wild into your outside space
The Art of Urban Beekeeping
In our built-up urban environment, I love that the beehive has given our children a glimpse of a more traditional, rural pursuit in tune with the seasons and nature’s lifecycle.
5 Reasons to Get a Family Allotment
Our allotment allows us to get fresh perspective on the stresses of life; from sleepless nights to endless washing, everything seems easier when you’ve spent time outdoors.
How to Turn Your Garden Into a Wildlife Haven
You can make a very successful wildlife haven in your garden in a large container on a patio or even on a windowsill.
Create an Indoor Mini Garden
Terrariums are a great way to help your kids understand landscape design and care-taking. It's like making your own mini indoor forest!
May Craft: Make Your Own Seed Bombs
Bring blooms to life in the most unlikely corners of your neighbourhood. Seed bombs are often used by ‘guerrilla gardeners’ to beautify unloved patches of public land.
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