Since moving to the UK, I've become accustomed to stinging nettles. They grow very vigorously, as a weed, and have runner roots just under the surface which spread out everywhere and result in new nettles. They're hard to get rid of and their leaves really do create an unpleasant sting. One thing I've found is that they love ground that has been dug up. In general, if grass is well in Continue Reading
Rainwater Tank – Saving Water
I'm pleased to have decided to put in a large rainwater tank when we had the opportunity. Every time I use water in my garden now, it's good to know that I'm not using mains water but just using rainwater that has been saved in the tank. I first started by dreaming of a natural garden in lower part of our property, and had been starting to work on it (Garden Diversity and Slugs, Scything Continue Reading