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How To Compost In The Winter

Catherine Sherriffs

With the cooler weather here, it’s time to put the outdoor gardens to bed for another year. But what about the compost heap? Not so fast! Composting in the winter is possible, it’s just a slower process than it is in the summer. It’s slower because the heap won’t ever be hot enough to get…

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Korean Natural Farming: Seed Soak Solution

Let’s face it; the early stages of life are most crucial for pretty much any species on Earth. If the start of your life is all stress and turmoil, chances are you’re going to suffer for it at various points throughout your life. On the flip side, if you’re born with a silver spoon in your mouth and given all the opportunities you could ever desire, you are much more likely to become highly successful. Everyone might hate you for the unfair advantage you’ve had, but at least you will be warm and smug come winter while sleeping on your pile of money.
November 11, 2019
Nico Hill

Yarrow: From Garden Weed To Powerful Medicinal Plant

This hardy plant feels at ease pretty much everywhere and thrives in a wide range of climates and soil conditions. The poorer the soil it grows in, the stronger its potency and the scent of its oils will be. A garden weed by nature, it tends to spread quickly! If you are lucky enough to find yarrow growing in your gardens, think twice before throwing it on the compost pile. It is a powerful plant that has much to offer. 
November 4, 2019
Caroline Rivard

Tips For Growing An Urban Orchard

This article originally appeared in Garden Culture Magazine UK31 & US29 . Fruit cultivation is more popular than ever in North America and Europe. Borders planted with fruits and urban orchards are now part of the landscape of many cities around the world. Some people are reluctant to introduce fruit trees into their gardens; they…
October 28, 2019
Albert Mondor

How To Use Herbs For A Perfect Cup Of Tea

This article appears in Garden Culture Magazine UK31 & US29 The colder months are for getting cosy by the fire with a warm cup of tea. While bags are easy and convenient, you don’t get as big a bang for your mug.  According to The Herbal Handbook For Homesteaders, storebought teabags often contain only dust;…
October 23, 2019
Catherine Sherriffs

The Case for Rekindling the Lost Art of Seed Saving

This article originally appeared in Garden Culture Magazine UK30 & US29.  Ten years ago, at a local gardening group, I heard an elderly gardener extolling the importance of saving seeds with a great sense of urgency. At the time, I thought ‘why bother?’ when seeds are so cheaply available. However, the insights he provided that…
October 7, 2019
Anne Gibson