Nut trees are a great way to enhance food security in communities. Obviously nuts are not suitable for allergies, but many communities are now growing nut (and fruit) trees so that people can enjoy free high-protein foods. You can also grow nut trees at home. But mostly nut trees tend to be the popular choice…
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Boost Biodiversity: Say No to Peat
Holly Astle Biodiversity is the variety of life on Earth, including plants, animals, and microorganisms, and the ecosystems they form. It’s crucial for the health of our planet and its inhabitants. But human activity is putting it at risk. One unsuspected culprit in its decline? Peat. Often found in gardening products, peat is seen as…
A Brilliant Book on Climate-Wise Landscaping
Climate-Wise Landscaping is a super book written by expert landscapers. You can use this book for a new garden or to retro-scape an existing garden. In a nutshell, it uses garden landscaping knowledge with planet-friendly expertise, so you can design a garden more akin to how it should be nature. Use no-dig gardening to protect wildlife. Use fruit protection…
How to Garden Organically (without exploiting animals)
To grow your own organic food is a nice way to empower yourself from supermarkets and save money. No-dig gardening is better for your back, but it means no garden forks or spades accidentally harming creatures like earthworms or baby stag beetles (big grubs in soil). The Super Organic Gardener shows how to grow food without…