Urban Farming

Why I Won’t Be Growing An Edible Verge

2 Comments / Garden Design, Planting for Wildlife, Urban Farming, Verge Planting, Weeds and Biosecurity /

I was among those who was delighted when the BCC came out with their new policy allowing verge gardens in 2016. But there were also complaints from the edible verge movement that it didn’t include lots of edible foods in its suggested plants. The guidelines didn’t forbid edibles, it just didn’t push their barrow. I […]

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What sort of garden do you want?

Garden Design, Native Wildlife, The Politics of Gardening, Urban Farming /

When I started this garden and looked around at options, there was talk about low maintenance, sustainability (a much misused word), permaculture, and even using a garden as an extension of the house – with massive outdoor kitchens. So much choice, opinion, and conflicting advice. What to do? Priorities The first thing to consider is

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