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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/science-environment-56944931 NHS workers at Wales’ largest hospital are creating a woodland to offset the carbon emissions and waste that came from the machines needed to treat patients with Covid-19. Staff on the critical care unit at the University Hospital of … Continued
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This is the title of three programmes on the World Service about forests; the first programme was first broadcast on Wednesday March 3rd. See https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3ct2cb1. In the first programme:- “Jessica unpicks the profound role that forests play in our imaginative … Continued
A mini forest can be created anywhere. It can be by the side of a main road, as in Witney; it can be in your own garden; or it can occupy a neglected area in your locality. It has the … Continued
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
News comes today from Salford, where a tree, shrubs and plants have been given to houses with bare gardens, and scientists have found that they reduce the stress hormone cortisol dramatically. So away with concreted front gardens! And as reported … 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
