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?
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?
Belper Eco Market Sunday 11th June 10-3
Join us for a day of eco-friendly shopping, entertainment and food at Transition Belper’s upcoming Eco Market! Taking place on Sunday 11th June from 10am-3pm at the Market Place in Belper, this event will showcase local businesses, crafters, campaign groups and charities, all offering eco-friendly products and services. Earthed Up! will have a stall selling … Continue reading Belper Eco Market Sunday 11th June 10-3
The Midlands Permaculture Festival Schedule 20th May
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Earthed Up! 