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
Designing the next phase of our garden
In this post, we share our process and progress in designing the next phase of developing our garden at Belper Lane End. Context: Since February, 2021, Earthed Up! rents the land. We started with the top half of the garden and access to the shed. October 2022 we were given access to the whole garden. … Continue reading Designing the next phase of our garden
Learn About Permaculture Podcast
Rethink What Matters Podcast #SDG15 hosted by Paul Freudenberg of Awardaroo! In this podcast Ryan talks about how permaculture helps him and how it helps to create positive action. Permaculture can design all kinds of systems in a holistic way, taking a birds eye view of the problem and seeing how it impacts the earth, people … Continue reading Learn About Permaculture Podcast
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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