by Robert | Jun 12, 2025 | Uncategorized
by Robert | May 14, 2025 | Habitat gardening, Hedgelaying
THOUGHTS ABOUT FOOD AND FORAGING FROM HEDGEROWS AND KITCHEN GARDEN HABITATS In this blog . . . food from hedgerows habitat kitchen gardens what is hedge laying? the historic importance of hedgerows? the role of hedge laying in modern sustainable land management FOOD...
by Robert | Jan 15, 2025 | Urban hedgelaying
Quick reference list of HEDGELAYING terms, definitions, and context A is for angles. Pleaches – the cut stems – should should always be laid at an upwards angle because sap only rises. Stems die if they lie downhill. Also, successful grinding and polishing...
by Robert | Jan 8, 2025 | Habitat gardening
Habitat gardening creates shared areas of natural beauty for animals (including people), birds, insects, and plants. It’s well suited to small, urban gardens. It is usually low cost, low maintenance, and low on trips to the garden centre. It looks after water...
by Robert | Oct 8, 2024 | Urban hedgelaying
The brand-new hedgelaying season is arriving. It’s a winter thing: and the rough guide, timing-wise, is that hedge laying happens in the six months between the autumn and spring equinoxes. Year-to-year seasonal variations, together with site-specific considerations,...
