The ‘plant-based’ diet consists of foods derived from plant sources; this can include fruit, vegetables, grains, pulses, legumes, nuts and meat substitutes such as soy products. The… Read more “Explaining the buzzword: ‘plant-based’”
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Here’s hoping that ‘Bigfoot’ could exist
In a world where a large, ape-like creature could possibly exist is a world that I dream of living in; large forests, woodlands, green cities filled with… Read more “Here’s hoping that ‘Bigfoot’ could exist”
Starting out as a gardener
What I’ve learnt since I began my gardening career
Being a young female on the Internet
The blog title made you worry and start reading this, didn’t it… Three-quarters of women and girls expect abuse if they post an opinion about politics or… Read more “Being a young female on the Internet”
Favourite seeds for 2018
I have three medium sized vegetable beds. One of these is filled with strawberries, blackcurrants, raspberries, a gooseberry and dahlias; the other two are empty and ready… Read more “Favourite seeds for 2018”
Spoon carving
I’ve always had a fascination with wood, grain and trees; it’s exciting to combine it all by carving. I began studying this craft 2017 to use up… Read more “Spoon carving”
‘The plastics’ – mean girls of gardening?
The use of plastic is a huge debate in gardening right now. Us gardeners create wonderful gardens for wildlife and grow our own vegetables to avoid buying… Read more “‘The plastics’ – mean girls of gardening?”
Can social media become your horticultural tutor?
Being self-employed means I work alone. It’s hard to experience new things/be exposed to new gardening techniques when I don’t have a traditional, real life, role model;… Read more “Can social media become your horticultural tutor?”
I’m told I’m ‘good at my job’ as long as I stay in my gender assigned role
What type of person do you picture when you hear the occupation ‘gardener’ or ‘landscaper’? A middle-aged, well-built white man with a van who mows the lawn,… Read more “I’m told I’m ‘good at my job’ as long as I stay in my gender assigned role”
Toolkit
Tools need to be clean and sharp to be useful. Tool maintenance is essential so you aren’t buying new tools every spring! The most used items in… Read more “Toolkit”
