April 5, 2023

It is very stable and soaks up water when it rains

Having recently shared with us their gardening journey as our Featured Growers, Katrina and Clayton (@buildingafoodforest_scotland) also shared with us their experiences of using coir erosion sheet blankets. Katrina and Clayton used the coir erosion sheet blankets on their muddy sloped pathway. There was no prep work needed, as Katrina says, “already had been sheet mulched for […]

Protecting our peatlands

Peatlands not only make for dramatic landscapes, but they are also vital for our survival. They store carbon and are important for the earth’s ecosystems. Yet, peatlands around the world are under increasing threat. This month is Peat Free April, a campaign that encourages people to make that all important switch to peat-free compost. In […]