Welcome to my world exploring nature
I’m Jack, in my mid-thirties I followed my heart and changed career to dedicate my life to help restore nature in whatever small way I could, while helping others to do the same. That was ten years ago and it was without a doubt the best decision I could have made. Today I design habitat-first gardens big and small, research wildlife through the lens of ecology and write about what I do to pass on my knowledge. I grow lots of food using perennial edible plant communities, volunteer for local charities to educate others and lend my support to conservation charities where I can. Around this I care for our nature rich garden in the Pennine Hills of West Yorkshire and from time-to-time try to draw and paint the beautiful landscape around us.
Edible gardens & perennial food
Grow more food, with nature – beautiful productive planting for people and wildlife, from gardens and food forests to farms…
Edible gardens for wildlife
I suspect edible perennial crops go multiple steps further than many other plants by providing birds, insects and mammals reliable food and shelter for years and years…
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Gardening guides
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