no dig — The Thirfy Eco Gardener — Living Green

Image: Hannah sits on the steps on her small courtyard garden with a hot drink in hand. A garden sofa in the foreground and the garden in full summer bloom.

Welcome to The Thrifty Eco Gardener.

I’m a children’s gardener, running allotment sessions for primary-aged children at Rooted Community Food. It’s there that together the children and I build a growing space for our local community and the children themselves. Everything I teach at the allotment is based on organic no-dig principles. And that’s what I want to teach you here too.

Learn to garden plastic-free, organically, eco-friendly, and on a budget

I think it’s so important to make your garden a haven for not only you but for the insects and wildlife that inhabit it alongside us. With a slight change in mindset, we can not only easily do this but make our gardens a beautiful, carbon-sucking oasis.

Posts tagged no dig

The Best Way to Grow Garlic Organically. No dig gardening tips.

The Best Way to Grow Garlic Organically. No dig gardening tips.

Growing garlic organically on a no dig allotment. The best and easiest way to grow garlic.

allotment gardening, gardeningHannah GormanOctober 30, 2023organic gardening, garlic growning, no dig, no dig gardening, storing garlic, havesting garlic, growing garlic, vegetable growingComment

Best Green Manures and Cover Crops for UK Winters

Best Green Manures and Cover Crops for UK Winters

The best cover crops and green manures to use in UK winters

allotment gardening, gardeningHannah GormanOctober 16, 2023green manures, cover crops, uk cover crops, gardening in uk winter, organic gardening, veganic gardening, no dig, no dig gardening, no dig weed control, organic weed control, organic fertilizersComment

How to Overwinter Chilli Plants

How to Overwinter Chilli Plants

Everything you need to know on keeping your chili plants year on year

allotment gardening, gardening, budget gardeningHannah GormanOctober 16, 2023chili plants, overwintering, perennial plants, perennial chilis, organic gardening, no dig, no dig gardeningComment

How to organically get rid of bindweed. No chemicals, No digging.

How to organically get rid of bindweed. No chemicals, No digging.

Easy steps to organically controlling and getting rid of bindweed

gardeningHannah GormanJuly 20, 2023bindweed, how to get rid of bindweed, pest control, organic gardening, eco-friendly gardening, no dig, no dig gardening, no dig weed controlComment

Can I water less with no dig gardening? A UK guide to watering

Can I water less with no dig gardening? A UK guide to watering

You can water so much less with no-dig gardening, saving time and resources.

gardeningHannah GormanJuly 16, 2023eco-friendly gardening, no dig, watering, allotment gardening, veg growing, vegetable growing, watering techniques, watering less, gardening for climate changeComment

Does it matter what type of soil you have with No-Dig gardening

Does it matter what type of soil you have with No-Dig gardening

Exploring whether you need to test your soil when practicing no-dig gardening or can be throw away the rule book?

gardeningHannah GormanJuly 6, 2023no dig, green gardening, organic gardening, soil testingComment

Growing Lovage, an Alternative to Celery. Lovage and all of it’s uses.

Growing Lovage, an Alternative to Celery. Lovage and all of it’s uses.

Everything you need to know about Lovage. Sowing, growing, cooking, and preserving.

gardening, budget gardeningHannah GormanJune 30, 2023organic herb garden, no dig, green gardening, organic gardening, budget gardeningComment

Is No-Dig Gardening Worth it?

Is No-Dig Gardening Worth it?

How no dig gardening can transform your garden and why it is worth it for you and the planet.

gardeningHannah GormanJune 30, 2023no dig, organic gardening, eco-friendly gardening, say no to insecticides, benefits, challengesComment

How to Deal with Horsetail in an Organic, No Dig Way.

How to Deal with Horsetail in an Organic, No Dig Way.

No-dig, organic solutions to getting rid of horsetail and mares tail.

gardeningHannah GormanJune 26, 2023garden landscaping, allotment gardening, no dig, organic gardening, horsetail solutions, rid of horsetailComment

The Complete Guide to Companion Planting for Beginners.

The Complete Guide to Companion Planting for Beginners.

A beginner’s guide to companion planting and how it can increase biodiversity in your garden.

gardeningHannah GormanJune 8, 2023gardening, green gardening, organic gardening, companion planting, no dig, budget gardeningComment

Zero Waste Gardening. The Ultimate Guide.

Zero Waste Gardening. The Ultimate Guide.

Everything you need to know to achieve a sustainable, zero waste and beautiful garden totally free.

zero waste, gardeningHannah GormanApril 7, 2022no dig, green gardening, mulch, zero waste garden, composting, bokashiComment

Starting a Zero Waste, Eco-friendly Allotment.

Starting a Zero Waste, Eco-friendly Allotment.

How to get started on your new allotment in an eco-friendly, easy and budget friendly way.