Welcome, Good Lifers! Have you ever wondered how the principles of permaculture can thrive even in the most compact urban spaces? Permaculture, a design philosophy that mimics the patterns of natural ecosystems, isn’t just reserved for sprawling rural landscapes. Embracing permaculture in small spaces is a versatile approach that adapts beautifully to smaller urban settings,…
A pond can be a beautiful addition to any garden or yard and can provide a place for fish, amphibians, and reptiles to thrive. The best time of year to build a pond depends on the climate in your area. If you live in an area with a warm climate, you can build a pond…
Honeybees are essential pollinators of crops and wild plants, but their populations have declined in recent years. One way to help reverse this trend is by becoming a beekeeper yourself. Before you invest in a hive and some bees though, you need to remember that bees need space! Surprisingly, bees actually require very little space,…
If you’ve ever sat beside a gurgling river or stream and watched the wildlife coming and going, you will know how much life depends on water. Without water, there is no life. In the UK, we faced massive droughts through the summer this year, and we were getting quite concerned about the wildlife in our…
Pollination is a process that every garden needs. It doesn’t matter if you grow flowers, herbs, vegetables, fruit, or anything in between, you won’t get very far without pollination! Pollination is the transfer of pollen from the anthers to the stigma. This is done by insects mostly but also by wind and other means. If…
