The New Leaf: UK Commercial Tea Cultivation, Takes Root in British Gardens

On By Stefan Drew
For Centuries, UK Commercial Tea Cultivation Was Considered Impossible In Britain’s Temperamental Climate. Yet Today, Camellia Sinensis Is Flourishing From Cornwall To Scotland, Transforming Abandoned Walled Gardens, Estates, And Even Urban Rooftops Into Productive Tea Plantations. This Horticultural Revolution Combines Centuries-Old Traditions With Modern Ingenuity – And UK Gardeners & Growers Are At The Forefront.… More Leave a comment

Forest Gardens: A Sustainable Vision for UK Gardeners

On By Stefan Drew
A Forest Garden Is A Carefully Designed Ecosystem That Benefits Both People & The Natural World. Structured In Layers—Tall Trees, Shrubs, Perennials, Ground Cover Etc. It Harnesses The Power Of Biodiversity & This Video Explains It. Unlike conventional farming, which relies on ploughing, weeding, and finite resources like oil, forest gardens take inspiration from woodlands.… More Leave a comment

Sidmouth Community Food Forest Garden Video.

On By Stefan Drew
Food Forests Are Vibrant Places With Hundreds Of Plants. It’s A Place For Food Growing, Wildlife & People. Enjoy Our Community Food Forest Garden. In this video we consider the incredible potential of a community food forest. Just take a look at the example of the Sidmouth Community Food Forest, that nestles in a corner of a sports field, not far from the tranquil River Sid in the Byes.… More Leave a comment