Category: Articles

Life as a human book

A human library works just like a book library – except that it’s humans providing the knowledge through the chance for one-on-one loans. So for one very special morning, our very own Hermann realised his dream of becoming a human book

Plants eat Bacteria!

When Justus von Liebig discovered the elemental composition of plants and promoted the agricultural use of synthetic chemicals with “Chemistry in its application to agriculture and physiology” in 1840, he did not foresee the...

Get arty with moss!

When designing edible landscapes for people, we’re always looking for interesting things to captivate people’s imagination while bringing them back to nature. And creating your own personalised mural definitely makes a statement! Moss is great for giving...

Identifying Plant Nutrient Deficiencies

Not all plant problems are caused by insects or diseases. Sometimes an unhealthy plant is suffering from a nutrient deficiency or even too much of any one nutrient. Plant nutrient deficiencies often manifest as...

Soil Solutions to Climate Problems

Soil can absorb excess carbon and mitigate climate change according to author and food guru Michael Pollan, who draws on research emerging from around the world. “Climate change can be overwhelming, yet there is...

Say hello to nature

This article was contributed by Jane from The Hello Nature Project.
Want to boost your health, happiness, creativity, feel less stressed, lower your blood pressure and play? Then go outside for a dose of nature!

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Blitzing on the cheap

Thinking of having a blitz but the thought of the financial aspect doing your head in? Here’s a few tips for stretching your budget that little bit further…