climate change

Puglia’s rich traditions & fragile future: Culture, cuisine, and olives under threat

Last month, I visited Puglia to look at olives and learn how they are being affected by disease and climate change

Jun 5 •

Some climate-resilient edibles from the coast

As climate change increases the risk of coastal flooding, interest is growing in salt tolerant crops. I look at some of the salt tolerant edibles you…

May 30 •

How fermentation can boost soil health

Bokashi - how fermenting your kitchen waste can improve soil health, reduce your carbon footprint and help you to recycle more of your waste

Mar 11 •

This week's post is all about the lack of genetic diversity in many of our gardens and why we need to address this in order to create a more…

Feb 19 •

Roses and a changing climate

Resilience 4 Roses, climate change, pests & disease, treating black spot and the role of the phyllosphere

Feb 7 •

Fallen giants, harvesting water and kitchen gardens

This week's post is a bumper edition! We’ll have a sneak peek at what’s on the horizon for 2025, share a clever tip for harvesting water, and delve into…

Jan 1 •

The Chill Factor

Resilience #2 Dec 2024 Our increasingly mild winters are making me rethink my choice of fruit trees and soft fruits

Dec 1, 2024 •

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