Tips on how gardeners can help hedgehogs in the garden. Includes ideas for creating shelter, creating access, and avoiding metaldehyde slug pellets Hedgehogs are adorable creatures that make us smile with their bumbling natures. They're also very welcome in our gardens since they emerge at night to tuck in to slugs, snails, and other invertebrates. Even though they're one of Britain's most beloved wild creatures, hedgehogs are under threat and it's our back gardens that are the front ... Read More about What Gardeners can do to save Hedgehogs
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The Easiest Way to make Compost
There are many ways to make compost but this is the easiest way. All you need is a bin, a mixture of brown and green waste, and a little bit of time. The easiest way to make compost is by keeping it simple and using what you already have. Unfortunately, there are a lot of different methods and ideas out there that have really over-complicated the process. It also doesn't help that there are purists who insist on specific ratios of ingredients, additives, temperatures, and "essential" equipment. ... Read More about The Easiest Way to make Compost
Herbal Eucalyptus Soap Recipe
Instructions for making this zingy cold-process eucalyptus soap recipe. Eucalyptus essential oil is used to open airways and clear congestion which makes this a great soap for the cold and flu season. Eucalyptus essential oil isn't for everyday but it's your friend during cold and flu season. The smallest of sniffs will sent its minty-camphor scent through your nose and sinuses and deep into your lungs. It practically pushes its way through, making it perfect for when you're feeling fed up with ... Read More about Herbal Eucalyptus Soap Recipe
How to grow Organic Garlic: planting, growing, & harvesting
Tips on how to grow organic garlic including varieties, planting direct and in modules, after care, harvesting, and storage. One of the easiest crops to grow in the organic garden is garlic. It's hardy, suffers few pests, and in mid-summer will reward you with dozens of bulbs that can be dried out and used over the next three months to a year. Garlic is truly one of the most rewarding crops you can grow. If you're new to growing garlic, read on for tips on when to plant, how to plant, ... Read More about How to grow Organic Garlic: planting, growing, & harvesting
Easy Green Tomato Chutney Recipe
Make green tomato chutney with your unripened fruits. It can be served with cheese, bread, and other pickled vegetables If you grow your own tomatoes, you know what it's like to have a mountain of green fruit at the end of summer. This year I'm looking at an entire greenhouse full and of several different varieties. I'll take some indoors to ripen but honestly, they're delicious if you feel adventurous enough to cook with them. I've tried fried green tomatoes, green tomato pasta sauce, and ... Read More about Easy Green Tomato Chutney Recipe
