Permaculture & organic

163 cards. Each one is a 40-second story with a five-minute read behind it. Page 3 of 3.

121. Can you grow a productive food forest on impossible, acidic, high-altitude land?Huw Richards visits the Paddies project at Lawson Park, a Japanese-style food forest thriving in the challenging conditions of the Lake District. This project demonstrates how per…
122. A monthly look at how a permaculture kitchen garden evolves through the seasonsThis video tour documents the progress of a permaculture kitchen garden in March. By tracking changes over time, it offers a practical look at how a no-dig growing season unfolds,…
123. Why your lawn clippings are the most valuable free resource for your gardenHuw Richards demonstrates how to repurpose grass clippings as a versatile garden asset. From weed suppression to moisture retention, this video explores practical ways to use this…
124. How to manage garden pests naturally without sacrificing space for your edible cropsHuw Richards shares a chemical-free strategy for organic pest control. This approach focuses on minimal intervention and specific techniques to reduce pest populations, ensuring y…
125. Transforming a vegetable garden in just four weeks of intensive permaculture growthHuw Richards provides a mid-season look at his permaculture vegetable garden. This tour highlights the rapid evolution of his growing space over a single month, offering practical…
126. A thriving permaculture kitchen garden in the peak of JulyHuw Richards provides a tour of his no-dig, permaculture-inspired kitchen garden. This video highlights the abundance of a mid-summer harvest, showcasing the current state of his …
127. How a Somerset garden thrives despite the challenging weather conditions of 2024Despite a difficult 2024 growing season marked by significant weather challenges, the Homeacres no-dig garden in Somerset remains remarkably productive. By utilizing specific tech…
128. How a simple annual compost mulch sustains a high-yield no dig gardenCharles Dowding demonstrates how the no dig method maintains soil fertility with just a single 2.5cm compost application each year. Despite a dry June with less than half the aver…
129. Why August is the second spring for your no-dig vegetable gardenAugust is not just for harvesting; it is a vital window for sowing seeds that will carry your garden through autumn, winter, and into next spring. By embracing no-dig methods, you…
130. Why May is the turning point for a productive no dig gardenAfter a slow spring, the garden accelerates as the hungry gap finally closes. May brings a surge of fresh harvests, from crisp lettuce and spinach to early carrots and asparagus. …
131. How to jumpstart a no-dig garden using plastic for rapid planting resultsStarting a new garden bed does not have to be a slow, labor-intensive process. By utilizing plastic as a strategic tool, you can establish a no-dig plot with surprising speed. Thi…
132. Master the art of no-dig gardening through a series of expert-led seasonal workshopsCharles Dowding is hosting a diverse range of gardening workshops and talks across the UK, Ireland, and Italy from July to October 2024. These sessions offer hands-on opportunitie…
133. How to maintain a thriving garden during a heatwave with minimal water usageManaging 1,800 square meters of garden with only a single tap and hose might seem impossible, but Charles Dowding proves it is achievable. By mastering selective hand-watering, st…
134. Why your garden edges are constantly shrinking and how to stop the creeping invasionGarden edges are dynamic, often encroaching into your beds more aggressively than you realize. While keeping them tidy is manageable with regular maintenance, understanding the me…
135. Why No-Dig Gardening Thrives Even When Spring Weather Turns Cold and UnpredictableSpring 2023 brought biting winds, frequent frosts, and record-low sunshine to the UK, yet the garden remained productive. By avoiding soil disturbance, gardeners can maintain stab…
136. Prepare your garden for the coming frost with these essential end-of-season no-dig techniquesAs autumn transitions toward winter, the arrival of the first frost marks a critical boundary for gardeners. Before temperatures drop, you must prioritize final harvests and soil …
137. Why a cool, wet July can still produce a record-breaking garden harvestDespite a dull and rainy July, Charles Dowding’s no-dig garden thrived, yielding fantastic growth and consistent harvests. By avoiding soil disturbance, he maintains a soft surfac…
138. How one gardener is transforming children's education through the power of no-dig allotmentsLara Honnor, a former London actress, has traded city life for the soil. After overcoming a personal health battle, she now runs a thriving no-dig allotment near Yeovil, Somerset.…
139. Transform your garden scraps into a nutrient-rich, vibrant green vegetable bouillon powderStop discarding your celery leaves and start preserving the essence of summer. By harvesting, dehydrating, and blitzing these overlooked greens, you can create a potent, flavorful…
140. Why November Is The Perfect Time To Start Your Next Gardening AdventureNovember marks the official beginning of the upcoming growing season, offering gardeners a unique opportunity to celebrate the no-dig method. Beyond reflecting on this year's achi…
141. Why disturbing the soil as little as possible is the secret to better harvestsNo Dig Day, celebrated annually on November 3rd, champions a gardening philosophy that prioritizes soil health by minimizing disruption. While the method sounds restrictive, it re…
142. Can you really eliminate stubborn perennial weeds without ever digging up your garden soil?Charles Dowding proves that no-dig gardening works even on land infested with aggressive perennial weeds like bindweed and creeping buttercup. By utilizing strategic mulching tech…
143. How digital tools are helping gardeners master the art of no-dig cultivationModern gardening requires more than just soil and seeds; it demands precise planning. Charles Dowding has spent over a year collaborating with German developers to integrate no-di…
144. Why your polytunnel needs careful management as the summer season finally begins to arriveAs summer approaches, the transition in a polytunnel requires precise timing and vigilance. Even as temperatures rise, the threat of late frost remains a significant risk to tende…
145. Maximize your harvest by mastering the year-round potential of a polytunnel gardenPolytunnels transform gardening by extending the growing season far beyond traditional limits. These structures allow for the cultivation of delicate summer crops like melons and …
146. Why measuring the sugar content of your garden vegetables reveals their true qualityEver wondered if your homegrown produce is truly at its peak? Using a simple tool called a refractometer, you can quantify the sweetness of your vegetables. This objective test of…
147. Mastering the strawberry patch: from seasonal harvests to the secrets of no-dig cultivationStrawberries are the quintessential summer fruit, yet their success depends on choosing the right variety and planting method. Whether you prefer the heavy crops of summer-fruitin…
148. Maximize your small garden harvest by abandoning traditional crop rotation methods this summerTraditional gardening advice often insists on rigid crop rotation, but Charles Dowding proves that flexibility yields more food. By focusing on continuous planting throughout the …
149. Maximize Your Harvest by Mastering the Art of Strategic Plant Spacing and TimingCharles Dowding argues that plant spacing is not a rigid rule but a dynamic strategy for maximizing food production. By understanding the growth cycles of different crops, you can…
150. Maximize your harvest by planting spinach immediately after your summer broccoli crop finishesStop worrying about rigid crop rotation schedules. By leveraging the fertile, undisturbed soil of a no-dig garden, you can seamlessly transition from broccoli to spinach in late s…
151. Can a single garden change how you grow food? Discover the Homeacres approach.Charles Dowding invites you to explore the practical philosophy behind his Homeacres garden. Through a series of intensive courses, workshops, and global speaking engagements, he …
152. How to prepare your garden for the first spring transplantsAs the darkest four months of winter conclude, the window for spring preparation opens. By utilizing no-dig methods, you can ready your soil for the upcoming season, ensuring your…
153. How a Welsh scheme turns self-sufficiency into a homeExplore Peni Ediker's incredible permaculture homestead in Carmarthenshire, Wales. This video showcases a living example of the One Planet Development scheme, a pioneering approac…
154. Why the most productive gardens are built without ever touching a spadeTraditional gardening relies on digging, forking, and rotavation to prepare the earth. But new scientific evidence suggests these methods actually damage the very soil we aim to n…
155. The ancient three-in-one method that outperforms a polytunnelWhat if a single, low-cost technique could simultaneously multiply your yields, nursery your seedlings, and create massive amounts of compost? This ancient approach offers a revol…
156. How a single year transformed a barren field into a thriving ecosystemTwelve months ago, the land at Dan Yr Onnen was little more than an empty field. Today, it stands as a massive, active permaculture site. Discover how a dedicated team is using re…
157. Why traditional digging might be damaging your garden's hidden ecosystemFor generations, we believed turning the soil was essential for a healthy garden. However, modern evidence suggests that digging actually destroys the very structures that sustain…
158. Why the most productive gardens are the ones you never digTraditional gardening relies on heavy digging to prepare beds, but modern science suggests this may actually destroy your soil. By leaving the earth undisturbed, you can conserve …
159. How to engineer a second spring in your garden through succession plantingMost gardeners focus on the spring surge, but the real magic happens in the second half of the year. By mastering the timing of succession crops and utilizing the no-dig method, y…
160. How to sustain a bountiful harvest well into the autumn monthsMany gardeners assume the season ends with the first frost. However, by utilizing no-dig principles and strategic succession planting, you can transform your garden into a late-se…
161. How to transition your greenhouse for a productive winter harvestAs summer crops fade, the mid-October transition is a critical window for gardeners. Moving from summer harvests to frost-hardy winter salads requires more than just new seeds; it…
162. How to cultivate the sweet, bulbous magic of Florence fennelOften confused with its feathery herb cousins, Florence fennel is a prize for the no-dig gardener. With a sweet aniseed flavour and the potential to reach impressive weights, this…
163. How to transform July's peak growth into an autumn cornucopiaJuly is the engine room of the garden, offering long days and warmth to drive rapid growth. But as summer peaks, the real skill lies in managing the transition: harvesting the abu…

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