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Chickens: equipment
Chickens are remarkably hardy and self-sufficient birds, and once you have them in their house there is very little else that you need for them apart from food and water. There are, though, a pieces of...
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Building with Cob
Cob is the most basic building material you could possibly use. Take some sub-soil containing a mix of clay, soil and sand, add some straw (wheat or barley are most commonly used), mix it together…and...
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Types of Polytunnel
The basic structure of a polytunnel (hoophouse) is extremely simple, but there are a few variations on the basic theme. As well as ‘regular’ ones, there are other types of polytunnel including rigid...
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Wind turbines – for the home or farm
If you can get planning permission – and the consent of your neighbours – a wind turbine appears to be an excellent investment for either home or farm. Make sure they are installed by an MCS...
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How to landscape your garden or plot
Landscaping – changing the layout of the non-living components of a plot – is a messy, disruptive business: so do it early and do it right. Take your time making a plan before getting the diggers in,...
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Buying or building a chicken house
There really isn’t anything mystical about chicken houses, despite the extravagant efforts that tend to get the advertising space in glossy magazines. They are not hard to build, but the market in...
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Compost bins compared: which type is best for you?
Choosing the right compost bin can be confusing, simply because there are so many of them. To simplify things, ask yourself ‘How much will I be composting at a time?’ ‘Do I need to hot-compost?’ and...
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Planning Permission for Polytunnels (Wales)
Do you need planning permission for polytunnels? Unless you live in a National Park, Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty or similar, garden polytunnels usually don’t – but visit the Welsh version of the...
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Compost toilets in the UK: introduction
Compost toilets have been slow to catch on in the UK, but will become increasingly attractive as the price of mains water continues to rise. They should never smell, so they don’t have to be outdoors....
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Compost toilets in the UK: buying a commercial loo
Composting toilets are less fuss, less of a fright, and less expensive to install than you might think. The ecological benefits are undeniable, but it’s important to note that no compost toilet system...
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