A comprehensive guide on how to grow Comfrey Seeds; including soil preparation and position, when and how to sow, and common pests and diseases. View guide.
Compost tea is a thrifty way of recycling weeds and other garden waste, turning them into a nutrient-rich liquid fertiliser for your plants. This article explains how to make it and how to use it effectively. Read article.
Happy, healthy chooks provide more eggs for the breakfast table as well as being easier to care for. Supplementing their normal feed with various herbs and medicinal plants can have hugely beneficial effects, and this article suggests some plants to try. Read article.
‘Chop and Drop’ is a permaculture technique that returns nutrients from pruning and weeding directly to the soil. There are pros and cons for this method of composting and mulching – is it worth trying in your garden? Read article.