Lughnasadh harvests and what to sow now
Happy Lughnasadh! Also known as the feast of Lammas (“loaf mass”) August 1st has been celebrated for centuries as the time of the first grain harvest. There would be great …
permaculture
Ael Y Bryn – my new Welsh no dig garden
Welcome to Ael Y Bryn! We have now lived here in West Wales for just over a month and are absolutely loving it. It’s an exciting time creating a whole …
What to sow in February
Every year I look forward to Valentine’s Day – not for romantic reasons but for leafy ones! Because this is an excellent time to start your sowings for the year.
Robins, compost and weeds
In the UK no bird is more associated with wintertime and Christmas than the robin. I have the good fortune to enjoy the company of two of these charming little …
Earth Day
Yesterday was Earth Day 2020, a time for thinking about nature and our planet. No dig gardening is an earth inspired way of growing which protects the soil, soil life …