Sustainable living, nature, gardening, rewilding, history
Chickweed (Stellaria media) is a native of Europe and Asia, now naturalized on all continents. It is ubiquitous and can grow in full sun in
I remember how shocked I was when I looked at ‘how to use’ instructions on a tub of silver cleaner that I bought, and saw
House sparrows have evolved to live side by side with humans – human settlements are their primary habitat. Originally limited to Northern Europe, they spread
Autumn is a lovely time to make decorations from natural materials. Woods, fields, parks and gardens are full of leaves, berries and seedheads in beautiful
A useful recent addition to my windowsill salad garden have been onions that I grow for leaves. It is very easy and quick to do,
German chamomile (Chamomilla recutita) is an annual plant with a strong, but pleasant smell. It is a native of the southern and eastern Europe and
