It’s Not Just Plastic Plant Pots… The amount of plastic used in the garden is ridiculous! We are all aware that plastic plant pots are widely used in gardens, however, plastic usage in gardening should be a major concern for gardeners of all ages and abilities. Its use contributes to landfill and environmental pollution in […]
As our planet suffers the implications of climate change, it is time we all play our part in its rehabilitation. Trees are brilliant at drawing carbon from the atmosphere; if all 30 million UK gardeners planted one medium-sized tree and nurtured it to maturity, there would be a phenomenal increase in the amount of carbon […]
Eco-Gardening Christmas Gift Ideas It’s time for thoughtful gifts, candy canes, holly, twinkling lights and the wonderful smell of pine, spruce and fir to fill the air. They all stoke the general good cheer, characteristic of the winter holidays. But living sustainably also makes us aware of the excess and waste created at Christmas. We […]
Eco-friendly plant pots: Everything you need to know about biodegradable plant pots Any advocate of gardening, be they a budding gardener, seasoned grower or indoor plant parent will understand the significance and importance of being eco-friendly. Whilst feeling at one with nature can be achieved within our 27 Million UK gardens, it becomes essential to […]
Biodegradable vs Compostable All compostable items are biodegradable, but not all biodegradable products are compostable! Do you know the difference between biodegradable vs compostable when it comes to the things we use in and around the garden? We keep hearing the terms biodegradable and compostable when talking about doing our bit by recycling and […]
Foods you can regrow Did you know you can regrow vegetables from your dinner? Here are some that can be set back into growth after you have eaten the bits you want
Fruit – Reasons to Eat Fruit really is good for you! Find out what the health benefits are from different fruits in this handy graphic