Feeding plants the natural way

摘要

Did you know there's a whole gardencentre right by your back door? No, this isn't a shopping-deprived gardener's fantasy brought on by too long in lockdown. All over your house and garden you'll find everyday items you can upcycle into gardening staples, from cardboard box plant pots to hazel rod beanpoles.Easiest of all, though, are home-made fertilisers and pesticides, made from just about anything as long as it's organic. It's a planet-friendly way to garden, big on recycling, plastic-free, and with none of the high carbon footprint involved in making and transporting chemicals.Over the next two issues we're sharing our favourite easy, home-made recipes for products that keep plants healthy, banish pests and boost harvests - all using materials you already have to hand. This month it's all about keeping your plants well fed and performing at their best.