What a trip Huw! So many interesting places. I first visited Martin 22 years ago (where does it go?!) when I heard about ‘this odd bloke growing mostly perennials’ from a local organic grower and that day everything turned on its head for me. Still inspiring. Must visit Birch Farm…sounds fascinating. Thanks for the great read
I was 3 then, so feels like a lifetime ago haha ;) But yeah it is amazing how one simple visit can completely change an outlook! You must, and also do eat at the Woolsery too!
I did a little research. I guess it's fairly obvious, but the best environments for beetles are also the best for slugs. The trick would seem to be a balance of some kind
I'm looking forward to all of them! I am really interested in the beetle farming to control slugs, as other have said - a local organic growers collective had an open day recently and one of the veg growers was talking about having 'beetle belts' on the edges of his beds and I was intrigued! He didn't go into much detail and I'm looking forward to learning more.
I really appreciate how hard you're working to make these approaches financially accessible to people, and sharing the journey you're on as you earn new things and integrate them into your own soaces. Your enthusiasm and curiosity is inspiring.
Ahh thank you Kris! Oh interesting, what is the name of that collective? You are most welcome - I really enjoy being able to capture and share thoughts and ideas!
Absolutely cannot wait for these videos. Your enthusiasm for Birch farm makes that the one I can't wait for. I am a huge Martin Crawford fan, anything he's on I absolutely eat up
Martin is pioneering in the Agroforestry sector, I am located 6 miles from his mature forest garden and nut plantation and have been a frequent visitor. These visits were part of what inspired me to create Trianon Forest Garden where I live, now 13 years old.
Guy and Geetie are inspirational in their field (pardon the pun!), what great role models they are!!
I would like to learn more about “Joshua Sparkes on natural farming and adapting syntropic agriculture to a temperate climate” Beetles, yes more 🪲
Your recent trip has given you lots of material to work with Huw and I look forward to seeing what you create from it. 🌸💫🙏🏻
Thank you so much Jo! Oh wow is your food forest a place I should visit when I am next in your neck of the woods? They indeed are! Thank you again Jo and I really hope you enjoy all the videos! Best wishes, Huw
Wow I’m excited about everything, your inspiration came through so clearly in your write up. I’m really looking forward to Many Barber on perennial vegetables I got an allotment last year but with health issues I’m struggling and wondering if I can keep going. I was thinking perennials may help with the work load.
After reading the comments I’m interested to learn more about beetles too now.
I want to know more about beetle farming please 🙂
Absolutely!
Me too!! I’ve been trying to get more beetles in my garden to eat the slug eggs and I’d love to know more about it
What a trip Huw! So many interesting places. I first visited Martin 22 years ago (where does it go?!) when I heard about ‘this odd bloke growing mostly perennials’ from a local organic grower and that day everything turned on its head for me. Still inspiring. Must visit Birch Farm…sounds fascinating. Thanks for the great read
I was 3 then, so feels like a lifetime ago haha ;) But yeah it is amazing how one simple visit can completely change an outlook! You must, and also do eat at the Woolsery too!
You bastard…!
🤣
Urban-scale projects for next year sounds intriguing!!
Absolutely!
PODCAST?!? I've been Waiting to hear that word!!! I don't know how you have the time to do it all but I'd love to subscribe to it!
You shouldn't have to wait much longer Rebekah!! In the process of getting some episodes lined up and ready to release! Best wishes, Huw
I did a little research. I guess it's fairly obvious, but the best environments for beetles are also the best for slugs. The trick would seem to be a balance of some kind
Exactly! I will work on creating more woody type habitats specifically for the beetles and see what happens!
I'm looking forward to all of them! I am really interested in the beetle farming to control slugs, as other have said - a local organic growers collective had an open day recently and one of the veg growers was talking about having 'beetle belts' on the edges of his beds and I was intrigued! He didn't go into much detail and I'm looking forward to learning more.
I really appreciate how hard you're working to make these approaches financially accessible to people, and sharing the journey you're on as you earn new things and integrate them into your own soaces. Your enthusiasm and curiosity is inspiring.
Ahh thank you Kris! Oh interesting, what is the name of that collective? You are most welcome - I really enjoy being able to capture and share thoughts and ideas!
Absolutely cannot wait for these videos. Your enthusiasm for Birch farm makes that the one I can't wait for. I am a huge Martin Crawford fan, anything he's on I absolutely eat up
I hope you enjoy them James! Yeah, Martin is an absolute fountain of knowledge.
Can't wait for all that and to listen to those podcasts.. I need a lot of inspiration this year to get planning.. Thanks so much for everything.
Ahh you are most welcome Antonietta! Stay tuned :)
What an amazing trip! The dye garden is quite astonishing. Can’t wait to read/see more.
Really is cool! Thanks so much JP!
Intriguing write up Huw.
Looking forward to reading, seeing, hearing more.
Such inspiring innovation going on all around us.
Martin is pioneering in the Agroforestry sector, I am located 6 miles from his mature forest garden and nut plantation and have been a frequent visitor. These visits were part of what inspired me to create Trianon Forest Garden where I live, now 13 years old.
Guy and Geetie are inspirational in their field (pardon the pun!), what great role models they are!!
I would like to learn more about “Joshua Sparkes on natural farming and adapting syntropic agriculture to a temperate climate” Beetles, yes more 🪲
Your recent trip has given you lots of material to work with Huw and I look forward to seeing what you create from it. 🌸💫🙏🏻
Thank you so much Jo! Oh wow is your food forest a place I should visit when I am next in your neck of the woods? They indeed are! Thank you again Jo and I really hope you enjoy all the videos! Best wishes, Huw
Wow I’m excited about everything, your inspiration came through so clearly in your write up. I’m really looking forward to Many Barber on perennial vegetables I got an allotment last year but with health issues I’m struggling and wondering if I can keep going. I was thinking perennials may help with the work load.
After reading the comments I’m interested to learn more about beetles too now.