I was busy yesterday trimming back brambles. They are tenacious plants, and fast growers. It seems no sooner have I trimmed them back in one area, that they are wild again in another. I’m mos…
Whether you're an experienced gardener or just starting out, there are plenty of vegetable garden ideas to inspire you.
Whether or not you believe in these garden superstitions, at least they are interesting and fun to read about—and hey, talking to bees can’t hurt, right?
Follow our companion planting chart and plans in your vegetable garden to attract pollinators, increase yields, natural pest control and more.
Toxic plants often possess magical properties, although extreme caution is required. This post examines larkspur, periwinkle and wormwood.
Comfrey fertilizer is considered a powerhouse in the permaculture garden. Here are seven comfrey uses for building healthy soil and growing healthy crops.
Goth gardens are trending. Evoke a goth garden feel in your space with these ideas from HGTV, including stone fountains, ornate wrought-iron details, garden statues and carnivorous plants.
Garden paths that take you to a magical world…. Source Source Source Source Source
Wise women, apothecaries, witches, herbalists: whatever you call them, those who cultivate plants for their fabled mystical and healing properties have existed for thousands of years.
Whether or not you believe in these garden superstitions, at least they are interesting and fun to read about—and hey, talking to bees can’t hurt, right?
Hugelkultur is a marvelous way to use deadwood and create a rich garden bed that sustains your plants for years. Here's what to know.
Many plants are linked with Christmas, including the climbing plant, ivy. What is the folklore of ivy? How is it used in magic? Find out!
Grow an Apothecary Garden: Flowers and Herbs for Healing...This age-old tradition of cultivating a garden specifically with healing in mind is easy to replicate in the home garden, whether you dedicate a bed for growing healing herbs and flowers or plant them throughout your garden space.
There are other more beneficial ways for the home gardener to grow food. Let me introduce the layered garden to you!
If you still grow vegetables and flowers on the opposite sides of your garden, is it time for you to think again... Co-cultivation of vegetables and flowers is a cultivation technique aimed at increasing production
Have a look at our fabulous collection of DIY ideas to plan your own vegetable garden, to help create one that is attractive and edible.
Rosemary: You either love this herb or choose not to use it…but I don’t think anyone truly dislikes it. After all, there is so much to love! Rosemary is rich in folktales, culinary and medicinal uses, and even cleaning and skincare benefits! The pungent aroma wakes a person up, and refreshes a spac
Why is Friday 13th unlucky? We look at some plants and their legends to find out why, original illustration by Plews illustrator, Lucy / Rory Waterfield
Small-space gardeners are always looking for plants that work hard. We expect as much from them as we do from the essential humans in our lives: They must
Goth gardens are trending. Evoke a goth garden feel in your space with these ideas from HGTV, including stone fountains, ornate wrought-iron details, garden statues and carnivorous plants.
If you're not deterred by the dark tales of the fey folk, what should you plant to create a fairy friendly garden? Find out in this blog post.
Tyntesfield is a Victorian Gothic Revival house and estate near Wraxall, North Somerset, England. The house is a Grade I listed building named after the Tynte baronets, who had owned estates in the area since about 1500.
From feeding to creating habitats, find out what you can be doing for wildlife in October.
Planting medicinal trees and shrubs in your home landscape turns your yard into a holistic farm-macy! Here are ten wonderful medicinal to consider for your herbal medicine use!
A Potager Garden is a fancy French way of saying “kitchen garden.” However, we can emphasize the beauty of plants by challenging ourselves to grow a potager
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List of plants that attract lizards, including the best flowers and plants that lizards love and how to plant them in your garden.
Interplanting and underplanting increase yield in small spaces. Interplanting involves growing smaller crops around your larger crops before
Adaptable, low-maintenance, and dramatic, every garden needs coral bells! Here are 10 of the best varieties, plus care tips and best companion plants.
The valerian plant, whether you use valerian root or valerian flowers, has wonderful medicinal benefits. Prepare valerian is by decocting the root as tea.
Planting fall bulbs is an easy way to bring your winter-weary garden to life. If you’re wondering which bulbs to plant in fall, look no further!
It’s possible to grow an herbal pharmacy in your backyard if you know the right plants to grow. Many plants have healing properties and can be used for soothing minor burns, preventing a cold, getting a more restful night of sleep, and to treat many other health issues. There are several medicinal plants that you ... Read more
Chamomile might be a humble flower but it’s the perfect companion for your vegetables. Its anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties have been used for centuries in herbal gardening remedies, to support the healthy growth of trees, veg, and other annuals. Using chamomile as a companion plant for vegetables is easy, effective, and packed with benefits for...
We have started to design the chapel for Willowbrook Park. The picture above demonstrates the concept for the exterior of the chapel: a s...
Everything you need to know about setting up guilds in your permaculture garden.
Foxglove. Plant, Flower. Folklore, Legends, Symbolism. Varieties, Medicinal Properties. Healing Benefits. Magickal Uses. Green Magic
We're showing you a few simple techniques of saving rainwater in your permaculture garden, by following the 3 S-es: slow, sink and spread.
WITH THE SURGE in interest in lawn alternatives and other native choices for groundcover, the genus Carex is always mentioned high up on the list.
