News & Journal
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Old Sage
Sage, the Latin name salvia officinalis is derived either from the Latin salvus, which means “healthy”, or salvare, meaning “to heal”.
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Perrine Bulgheroni on being patient
Nature teaches us how to be patient says Perrine Bulgheroni, co-founder of the renowned french eco-culture farm Bec Hellouin.
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Summer Bioblitz Highlights
Thanks everyone who joined us for our summer garden BioBlitz at the weekend! We identified 109 different species in the garden.
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St John's Wort
St John’s Wort is a traditional European medicinal plant that has been used as far back as the ancient Greeks.
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How to create a log pile and hibernaculum
Decaying wood is full of life and provides habitat for fungi, insects and birds.
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Brilliant Beetles
Beetles are the most diverse group of insects in the world. The UK alone has more than 4,000 beetle species.
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Make a nesting material pendant
Here’s a video of our landscape gardener John showing us how to make a nesting material pendant to give birds a boost this Spring.
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Brilliant Brassicas
From Kale to Kohlrabi. We love growing brassicas at OmVed Gardens. They can be grown throughout winter and are packed full of nutrients....
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Three things to sow in February
If, like us, you are eager to get growing again, there's three things you can sow in February following Vicky's advice. Tomatoes, Peppers...
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Grow your own Microgreens
If you’re keen to get growing again, why not try microgreens. These little seedlings are hyperlocal and packed full of nutrients.
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Freshly foraged turkey tail tea
Enjoy the immune-boosting benefits of the Turkey Tail Mushroom which grows throughout the winter months. Here’s Vicky with a guide to...
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Cleaning your tools
Here’s John with a few tips on how to prolong the life of your garden tools by giving them a bit of TLC. The perfect garden job for a...
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