An environmental initiative of Mata Amritanandamayi Math
Two raised beds recently converted to hugelkultur by digging down to the ground, placing logs, wood and compost in a trench and refilling. Note the inverted V shape, which allows more plants to be grown in the same space. The … Continued
Thoughts prompted by watching last night’s BBC programme about waste:- Why use teabags? Leaf tea is half the price. If you are worried about tea leaves, use a teapot and a strainer. You can also use a muslin bag tea … Continued
Did you know that earthworms can decrease the number of slugs in the garden? On the other hand, they are changing the climate in the Arctic Circle. And they need love too. PS If your composting is successful you will … Continued
When you put out used cardboard for recycling, is it recycled or is it thieved? See this BBC film. It is far better to use cardboard in the garden, as a covering to prevent weeds or to be composted. (NB … Continued
Is it possible to turn desert sand into soil? There are potential techniques that will do this. This picture shows the effect of using liquid nano clay, as described in this video. Liquid nano clay (or LNC) is a special … Continued
See how plastic mattresses can become the basis for growing food in refugee camps.
Turkish dumps are where much of the UK’s recycling ends up. We need to be much more careful about putting our rubbish, especially plastic, out to be collected by the council. At the very least, we can:- use our own … Continued
Water Is Life. But by ignoring the need to let rainfall refresh the soil and build up the water table, we are creating disasters all over the world through droughts and floods. The remedy is surprisingly simple: vegetation. When the … Continued
A message about the Tairona Trust: April 2018
Wise words from Garden Organic Even if you don’t remember the drought of 1976, you are probably aware of the current water shortages across England. With the forecast due for a dry July, here below are some tips for the … Continued