Make Soil Healthy
Those who know me know that for me, it’s all about the soil. One of my very favourite websites is Kiss the Ground. It’s a wonderful community that’s all about encouraging soil regeneration for a healthier world.
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Sustainable Gardening
Purslane: Superfood or Weed?
Why You Should Care About Purslane: You might be surprised to learn that this little green plant growing in your garden is a nutritional powerhouse. Make sure the plant is washed thoroughly before consumption to remove any dirt or insects.
Wiggly Wonders
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!
Creative Clippings
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.
Planting Trees
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.
Pesticides
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
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.
Recycling Used Coffee Grounds
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.
