Compost toilets in the UK: buying a commercial loo
Composting toilets are less fuss, less of a fright, and less expensive to install than you might think.
Compost toilets in the UK: introduction
An introduction to compost loos, which are set to become more popular as the cost of mains water rises.
No dig gardening
No dig gardening replaces the annual dig with an annual top-dressing of a couple of inches of compost. Just spread the compost on and leave it be!
Which tractor? Lawn and garden tractor sales for beginners
Buying a ride-on mower or small tractor can be a very expensive minefield.
Leaf mould: making leafmould compost
Leaf mould compost makes a great low-nutrient soil improver or mulch, and is hardly any effort.
What to do with compost: making your own potting soil mix
Home made compost is too rich and heavy for potting up plants and seedlings, but you can blend it to make an ideal potting compost.
Compost bins compared: which type is best for you?
Choosing a composter needn't be confusing! Popular bin types compared.
Making compost: getting the mix right
The balance of 'browns' to 'greens' is important for making good compost, however you make it.
Soil – the most important part of any garden
Really successful growing begins and ends with healthy soil.
Moles; garden mole traps, repellents and a dose of tolerance
Moles are bad news, and difficult to eradicate. But you can work round them, once you understand how they live
How to landscape your garden or plot
Landscaping is a messy, damaging business - so do it early and do it right.
Can compost be truly organic? Part 3
Why so-called ‘organic’ composts are nothing of the sort - despite what they may say on the bag.
Can compost be truly organic? Part 2
So - are the contents of that bag of 'organic' compost really organic? This should give you a pretty good idea...
Can compost be truly organic? Part 1
A bag of organic compost - or is it? The contents may surprise you.
Using a chicken tractor or ark
Using a chicken tractor or ark is sometimes recommended for clearing ground. But do they actually work?
Clearing overgrown ground
Clearing an overgrown area with a line trimmer and a light-excluding mulch.
Guerrilla gardening
Guerrilla gardeners grow flowers, trees or food on scraps of neglected or poorly-maintained land without permission.
Review: the Growveg garden planner
The Growveg garden planner claims to take the hard work out of making the most of your growing space. But is it up to the job?
Making garden paths
Paths are really useful in vegetable gardens, whether in outside or in a polytunnel. And they're easy to make.
How to make a tyre stack compost bin
A simple tyre stack worm bin is rat-proof and entirely free to make, and will eat food waste which can’t go on a regular compost heap.
Gardenshare schemes – an alternative to allotments
Gardenshare schemes pair up would-be growers with people who have land, but aren't using it. We discuss the pros and cons.
Crop Rotation
An introduction to crop rotation, and how it can be used to prevent diseases and nutrient imbalances in vegetable gardens.
How to make a dead hedge
Dead hedges are the most ancient form of hedging, and are easy to make. In the garden they make effective windbreaks
Growing in a community farm or garden
Community farm or garden projects are run co-operatively instead of being divided into individually-managed plots.
Growing in a back yard plot
You don’t need to have a 'proper' vegetable garden to grow your own food - just access to light.
Growing on an allotment
Allotments are small plots of public land made available for individuals to use for growing their own food. We discuss the pros and cons.
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