Discover the wonders of worm farming! Create your very own wormery and enjoy the benefits of nutrient-rich compost and gardener’s liquid gold – worm tea. This eco-friendly activity not only helps reduce waste but also enriches your garden. Read our guide and start cultivating a greener world today!
‘Even those who don’t like ginger will be tempted by this ice cream.
It’s amazing how ice cream can elevate ingredients to a different level,’ – Michel Roux
Think before you trash – especially when it comes to green waste. Grass clippings are so versatile; they’re rich in nitrogen, oxygen and phosporous and make a great fertiliser. Plus they can help suppress weeds.
If there is one topic that almost always results in lengthy discussions and conflicting opinions, it is eggs! And specifically, should eggs be kept in the fridge, and do fresh farm eggs need to be washed? Well, actually the answers depend on where you live.
This year, thanks to the Life Terra project we are planting lots of trees to provide food and shade for our animals, who graze, poop and fertilise the soil. Healthy soil means a healthy planet. It’s that simple.
Not sure how to keep the kids entertained in the school holidays? Start preparing now so that you are ready for the Easter break. Then plan a few extra projects for the summer and later on in the year.
Building a house mainly from mud is probably the most enjoyable and healthiest thing I have ever done. Not only were we covered in lovely mud on a daily basis, but we were inhaling all sorts of natural fauna. I can honestly say that getting down and dirty is good for the mind and body!
Taking care of our health is essential. Although we cannot avoid breathing in certain chemical pesticides, we can minimise our intake by washing fruits and vegetables properly before use.
Food waste thrown in landfills does not decompose naturally, or return to the Earth as beneficial nutrients, because it lacks the proper conditions. Instead, it rots and produces methane, which is 25 times as potent as carbon dioxide.
Every year, humans generate around 23 million tons of used coffee grounds. That’s roughly the weight of 470 fully equipped Cunard Line QE2 ocean liners. Before you throw your used coffee grounds into the bin, let’s look at ways we can reuse them.
