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How to grow pink oyster mushrooms without plastic | Jack Wallington

I’ve recently been getting into growing edible mushrooms at home, including the delicious lion’s mane fungi. What strikes me is the large amounts of...

How to coppice hazel for bean poles and pea stick supports | Jack Wallington

Hazel’s true name is Corylus avellanait’s one of our best known wild trees all across Europe. It’s been closely tied to humans because of...

How to grow ferns from spores | Jack Wallington

Ferns are very easy to grow from spores and although it takes a number of years, it’s rewarding and you can grow huge numbers...

Small garden design: become familiar with your outdoor space | Jack Wallington

For twenty years I lived in small flats with the tiniest (and often non-existent!) outdoor spaces, from rented rooms with metre wide shared balconies...

Small garden design: consider how you will use your outdoor space | Jack Wallington

What’s most important to you and your small garden: planting? A place to sit? A place to dine? A place to sunbathe or play...

Five examples of when not to prune | Jack Wallington

I’ve been watching all of the posts on social media recently instructing us to prune this and prune that. You’d think if you didn’t...

19 things at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024 | Jack Wallington

The vibe this year during Chelsea press day was very much relaxed, enjoyable and a sense that Chelsea had a small bit of its...

Why the UK needs a national map of potential wind farm, solar farm and housing sites | Jack Wallington

Update May 2025… Since I posted this article and sent it to various Government departments and MPs, the Government’s Department Natural England has now released...

Artist spotlight with Charlie Ford | Jack Wallington

I’d like to introduce you to Charlie Fordif you don’t already know him. Charlie Ford is one of my favourite artists, we met when...

How to grow tomatoes in a polytunnel | Jack Wallington

Recently Chris and I were saying how fantastic our polytunnel has been, it’s a few years old now, is as good as new, and...

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How to Plant and Grow Fruiting Pear Trees

You may need to rotate your fungicides to avoid potential resistance. Harvesting and Preserving Especially if you’re used to grocery store or farmers market produce...

Barkitecture Is the Smart Way to Design Pet-Friendly Gardens

If you're a dog person, you aren’t likely to want a “no-dogs” garden. Dogs love to be in the backyard on a sunny afternoon,...

Attracting Birds to Your Garden

Birds: they’re beautiful, they sing sweet songs, AND they can help our gardens thrive. Keep reading to learn more about the benefits of birds...
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