Off-Grid Water Solutions: Harvesting, Filtering, and Storing Water
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Off-Grid Water Solutions: Harvesting, Filtering, and Storing Water

ByNiki

Access to clean, safe off-grid water is essential for survival, and for those who live off-grid, finding ways to secure this vital resource can be even more challenging. This is especially true for those who have an allotment, garden, or are interested in self-sufficiency, as they must find their own methods of obtaining water. As…

Do I Need Permission To Build A Pond?
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Do I Need Permission To Build A Pond?

ByNiki

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…

Do Gardens Need Shade? 6 DIY Options For Overly Sunny Gardens
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Do Gardens Need Shade? 6 DIY Options For Overly Sunny Gardens

ByNiki

This year has seen one of the sunniest years on record. The UK has had a huge drought and hit 40C (104F) for the first time in living memory. While the idea of hanging out on a sunny beach sounds rather blissful on a drizzly day, it’s not been all sunshine and rose (sorry for…

Is Rain Barrel Water Safe To Use On My Vegetable Garden?
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Is Rain Barrel Water Safe To Use On My Vegetable Garden?

ByNiki

Collecting rainwater in barrels or water butts is something that most gardeners do without thinking about it, but is this rainwater collected actually safe to use on your vegetable plot, and should you be giving any consideration to how you’re collecting water? I took a deep dive into this topic when it came up as…