Trench composting is an easy way to incorporate organic matter into the soil and it means you don’t have the trouble of having to turn your compost pile. This is a great solution if you don’t have the space for a compost system – it only requires a spade and otherwise is completely free. WinterContinue reading “How to make a composting trench”
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Recipe: mini courgette or pumpkin cakes with lime glaze
This mouthwatering recipe was shared with us by Maymessy, an empowering cookery school and wellness centre, surrounded by countryside in rural South Oxfordshire. Maymessy believes in enhancing the wellbeing of marginalised groups and disadvantaged young people. They do this by providing empowering bespoke cookery classes and wellness activities. The original recipe uses courgettes, but theseContinue reading “Recipe: mini courgette or pumpkin cakes with lime glaze”
Recipe: corned beef mash pie or hash
This recipe for corned beef mash pie is taken from the wonderful cookery book put together by Hendreds Environment Group (HEG) Community Larder during Food Waste Action Week 2024. The complete digital book of recipes will be available via the HEG Community Larder website – coming soon! Follow the larder on Facebook and Instagram toContinue reading “Recipe: corned beef mash pie or hash”
How to revive your compost heap
Is your compost heap slow and stagnant? Does it take what feels like forever to produce any compost? The most common issues with compost heaps are a lack of oxygen in the middle of the pile or it becoming too wet or too dry. We helped Amanda Groom from Bicester Harvest at Home revitalise theContinue reading “How to revive your compost heap”
How to make organic liquid plant feeds
As gardeners, we know that healthy soil means healthy plants. Adding plenty of organic matter is the best way to feed your soil and ensure it is full of life. The organic material can be compost, manure, leafmould, or even green manures. If that sounds like hard work, don’t worry you don’t need to digContinue reading “How to make organic liquid plant feeds”
Recipe: easy summer salads
Earlier this summer, I visited the One Planet Abingdon Climate Emergency Centre to run a chop and chat session for their work experience students; Toby, Reuben and Elliot. One Planet Abingdon is an inspirational community hub, mainly run by volunteers, for the benefit of people and planet. They host a range of events and activitiesContinue reading “Recipe: easy summer salads”
Ten ways to use water wisely in the garden
Climate change is one of many reasons why water is an increasingly precious resource. As we experience hotter and drier summers in the UK, we all need to play our part in reducing our water usage. We share ten tips to help you collect and use water wisely in the garden. 1. Collect rain waterContinue reading “Ten ways to use water wisely in the garden”
Recipe: sweetcorn and coconut cake
This recipe was shared with me by Ruth English, a regular volunteer at Marston Community Gardening. Ruth often makes this cake for garden work parties since it is accidentally gluten-free and diary-free. It was recommended to Ruth by her Brazilian friend Yas. This cake makes good use of that half can of sweetcorn lurking atContinue reading “Recipe: sweetcorn and coconut cake”
Biodiversity: a key to pest control
Post by Emily Guevara-Heredia on behalf of ReplenishEdited by Jo Milton What is biodiversity? To understand this word, it’s a good idea to begin with an exercise. First, I want you to remember the last time you were at a city park and the life forms you watched there. Are there any animals? How manyContinue reading “Biodiversity: a key to pest control”
Recipe: nettle focaccia
Post by Hannah Bironzo on behalf of Replenish This nettle focaccia recipe swaps instant yeast for sourdough starter which makes for a slower process as we need to slowly ferment the starter and dough. I promise the results are worth it though! I love the month of June – it’s green, green everywhere! This weekContinue reading “Recipe: nettle focaccia”
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