The Royal Horticultural Society have published a list of UK peat free nurseries. We're on it! See the full RHS peat free nurseries list. The list shows a full range of plant species grown more ethically across the UK in peat free growing media. We have been listed on Nic Wilson's peat free nurseries list … Continue reading RHS peat free nurseries UK list
We are Zero Waste award winners
By Ryan Sandford-Blackburn On 22 June evening, I attended the inaugural Transition Belper Zero Waste Business awards. We won an award! The Zero Waste group came about after Transition Belper’s ‘Community Conversation’ event in October 2021. After consultation with local shop owners, the group found there was scope to help local businesses reduce their environmental … Continue reading We are Zero Waste award winners
What is Biochar?
Biochar is a powerful fertiliser and delivers huge environmental benefits while its at it. Biochar is similar to charcoal but with one big difference - we are not burning it, we are adding it into the soil where the carbon will stay locked up for thousands of years. Biochar is created by a process called … Continue reading What is Biochar?
Intro to Perennial Edible Plants 24th June 11am-12pm £10pp
Join us in the garden at Earthed Up! Belper Lane End on Saturday 24th June where Ryan Sandford-Blackburn will be teaching about perennial edible plants. How to grow them and how to use them. It is one hour from 11am - 12pm, please feel free to bring lunch to have in the garden. The course … Continue reading Intro to Perennial Edible Plants 24th June 11am-12pm £10pp
Natural Plant Feed – Any spare bottles?
Comfrey and Stinging Nettle Plant Feed Comfrey and Nettle “Teas” have been used for centuries. Comfrey tea is considered a powerhouse in the permaculture garden. Comfrey has many uses in the garden – it has beautiful purple flowers that attract pollinators…it is a medicinal herb (Comfrey root extract has been used for the topical treatment … Continue reading Natural Plant Feed – Any spare bottles?
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