Hello from your new editor
Plus, our latest video: Top gardening tips from our green-thumbed subscribers
Dear Reader,
Welcome back to Ours to Save - I’m Al Howard, your new editor. I’m an old hand at O2S, having acted as in-house writer for the past two years. I published my first article way back in 2020 (on the stimulating topic of soil health).
I’m taking over from Florence who, after years of hard work, has moved on to pastures new. But don’t worry, you can keep up to date with her latest stories here.
Over the past couple of months, we’ve been working behind the scenes on a lineup of videos and articles that we can’t wait to share with you. (In fact, you can check out our latest down below.)
That’s all for now, folks. Stay tuned, we’ll be back in two weeks with more stories and regular climate updates.
- Al Howard
How to start your urban garden
Spring has finally sprung! It's time to get green 🌿🙂
🌱 Here are our five top tips on starting an urban garden - whether you live in a house or a high-rise.
🌞 1. Locate some space. Don’t worry if you don't have access to a balcony or a plot of land. Find out what you can plant in a wine crate by a bright window, or outside in a hanging box.
👾 2. Search online for inspiration. Native plants have the best chance of survival, but also be sure to consider the season, the temperature outside, and access to sunlight.
🐛 3. Start small. Radishes and lettuce are resilient summer vegetables and broccoli, kale and parsnips thrive during the winter months. Or, if you’re searching for something floral, sunflowers and marigolds are sturdy beginner plants.
👬 4. Connect with your community. If you don't have space for a garden, find out whether your local community does. Joining a community garden is a great way to get to know your neighbours, reclaim some time with nature or introduce children to wildlife.
Follow us at Ours to Save to find out more.
