clarkymlarky

Author: clarkymlarky

I've been an organic gardener for over 25 years, and always been excited by growing food, seeing the magic of seeds sprouting and taking root. I spent 2 years growing food for a veg box scheme in Lancashire where the peat land is very forgiving, and completed a Diploma in Horticulture, and a Permaculture Design Certificate. My interest lies in where humans can grow food, have a beautiful garden, provide wildlife habitat and work with building soil rather than depleting it.

Sep 16, 2021Nov 23, 2021 clarkymlarky Earth Care

Sowing and Growing in September…

Earthed Up! focus on growing edible perennials and other useful plants. I like to mix up my perennial veg with annual plants and wildflowers too. I am developing 'Polycultural' beds in my garden that were first intended as annual veg beds. Polyculture simply means growing different plants together, rather than in a Monoculture. Currently I … Continue reading Sowing and Growing in September…

Apr 7, 2021Apr 19, 2021 clarkymlarky Earth Care

The problem with packaging…

We are trying to find the most environmentally friendly way to sell plants, so avoiding single use plastics and going for re -use options wherever possible. So far we have set up a plant pot exchange at Belper Community Hall (Hooray!), which anyone can deposit or collect plant pots from. We hope to use as … Continue reading The problem with packaging…

Jan 22, 2021Jan 27, 2021 clarkymlarky Uncategorized

Babies coming to life…..

At the beginning of our journey into building a plant Nursery.....It's the 22nd of January and I'm excited to see the Sweet Cicely are coming up, along with Chervil. It's hard to believe that they have liked the past month of frosty, snowy and rainy weather but there they are popping up. Chervil can be … Continue reading Babies coming to life…..