The harvest celebrations in the wheel of the year may have come and gone but we still have plenty to harvest! Here we introduce you to the root and tuber crops we are harvesting now. Scroll to the bottom of this post for links to buy them, including a discount code. Yields aplenty In permaculture, … Continue reading Tubers – buried treasure
Forest garden guild creation
Putting it all together. Healthy soil growing an array of beautiful edible & useful plants growing harmoniously. Who wouldn't want that? Pippa Chapman, garden designer and author of The Plant Lover’s Backyard Forest Garden will be at the Midlands Permaculture Festival with us on 21 September. Joining Pippa on the programme are 12 other people … Continue reading Forest garden guild creation
Experience the Power of Drumming and Community Resilience with Sammuel Yisrael at the Midlands Permaculture Festival
Sammuel Yisrael, co-founder of Sol Haven, will be sharing his passion and expertise at the upcoming Midlands Permaculture Festival. This is more than just a talk—it's an opportunity to experience the transformative power of community, rhythm, and sustainable living. Kick Off with Drumming and Voice Connection Sammuel Yisrael will set the tone for the festival … Continue reading Experience the Power of Drumming and Community Resilience with Sammuel Yisrael at the Midlands Permaculture Festival
Orchards in a changing climate, Joey Hughes
Climate change is having several significant impacts on orchards in the UK: Temperature Changes: Warmer temperatures are altering the growing seasons, leading to earlier flowering and fruiting. This can disrupt the timing of pollination and increase the risk of frost damage to blossoms. Pest and Disease Pressure: Higher temperatures and increased humidity create favorable conditions … Continue reading Orchards in a changing climate, Joey Hughes
Perennial vegetables essentials
The phone kept ringing this week. It's the time of year people are making garden plans for the year. Vegetable beds full for as much of the year as possible, it's what we want isn't it!? As my 5 year old son said earlier in the week, "I know, we could grow loads of food … Continue reading Perennial vegetables essentials
