Silent Earth by Dave Goulson- my book review

Silent Earth by Dave Goulson- my book review

Prof Dave Goulson’s new book ‘Silent Earth’- My Review How do you write a review of a book that is packed full of so many facts, which as an environmentalist myself, I find interesting and to be honest, worrying? It is a powerhouse of information. So...
From wildflower meadow to compost

From wildflower meadow to compost

From wildflower meadow to compost using the HOTBIN I have been making compost since the mid-1980s and yes I absolutely love it. From composting flowers disposed of by a local crematorium that otherwise went to landfill to making compost from vegetables and weeds at...
Birchwood Fire Station -Raised Bed No Dig Gardening and Hugelkulture

Birchwood Fire Station -Raised Bed No Dig Gardening and Hugelkulture

Birchwood Fire Station Raised Beds A few years ago I was asked to advise firemen at Birchwood Fire Brigade Station as they wished to grow organic vegetables and invite local schools to tend the crops. When I visited I noticed that they had been pruning and cutting the...
Video Organic Raised No Dig Beds Hugelkultur style improves soil

Video Organic Raised No Dig Beds Hugelkultur style improves soil

The magic of woodchips and earthworms in your vegetable beds I was prompted to write this article as I have so much information, experiences and photographs, just sitting on my Mac not being of use to anyone! Then I saw this Tweet and read “Agroforestry and...
Weeds. This book is a little gem! Special Offer to readers.

Weeds. This book is a little gem! Special Offer to readers.

I have been gardening organically using the no-dig system since the mid-1980s and am a Life Member of the Good Gardeners Association. I have taught wildlife and organic gardening to many students and school children over the years. I am still learning myself! I am...