Rachel Carson’s book Silent Spring foretold an apocalyptic look into the future that is happening today – how the overuse of pesticides and poor farming practices in the UK have lead to the decline in pollinators, especially bees.
The worldwide use of pesticides and declining bee number. The evidence finally alarming the UN enough to start banning them
How to attract pollinators to your garden and how to hand pollinate your cucumbers and zucchini if they are not around.
Would you love a kitchen garden but don’t know where to start? Let my experience and expertise guide you to success? Soil testing, site analysis, fruit trees, fertilizing, non-toxic pest control, composting – this is my world – come and join me.
A one hour onsite consultation will often answer all your questions and help you on your way to the joy of year-round healthy food from your own garden.
Contact me at dianehartgardens@gmail.com
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