Choose hellebores, ferns and foxgloves for damp shade, then add spring bulbs for early colour and structure throughout the year.
Select compact shrub roses and climbers suited to pots, feed them well, and prune annually to enjoy fragrant blooms near your door.
Mix hawthorn, hazel and blackthorn to provide food and shelter for birds, insects and small mammals through every season.
Learn safe tool handling, simple shave horse setups and basic projects such as stools and spoons using locally sourced green timber.
Weave a sturdy round basket using soaked willow rods, then line it with hessian for collecting apples, onions and cut flowers.
Capture the colours of wildflowers and garden blooms by pressing them between paper, then display in frames or homemade cards.
Mix strong flour, yeast, salt and water, knead until smooth, then prove and bake for a crusty loaf that suits any meal.
Use windfall apples, courgettes or green tomatoes with vinegar, sugar and spices to create jars of tangy preserves.
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