The plan is an aerial view of the coppice orchard. Species and climate notes are for central UK, adapt and evolve to suit your own conditions. Each tree occupies a square of about 4 or 5 metres per side. WINDBREAKS The coppice orchard is surrounded by windbreaks. If you already have tall hedges,...

...tree is big enough. As there will now be 2 newer rows producing veg so think about putting in strawberries and other soft fruit. From this point on its hard to predict growing activity – play it by ear /see what happens, until we get to the tree bog stage again.   Phil Corbett, Kerzello, August...

Trees and other plants form symbiotic relationships with micro-organisms in the soil that fix N from the air. This happens in nodules that may be seen on the roots. There are two main sorts of micro-organisms involved: 1. RHIZOBIUM. This operates with Pea and Bean family. It is most effective in...

...small ponds for amphibians and hedgehogs and generally to maximize the natural diversity, and yields, of the site. By using Cool Temperate Plants and Services you are supporting this exciting project. I hope you will agree that it is rich in potential.   Thank you for your support.   Phil Corbett

...one that is often mis- designed. On a recent course at L’Academie Bretonne de Permaculture Phil Corbett pointed out succinctly that people often confuse plant height with shade tolerance, Robert Hart himself mentioned that in cool-temperate areas a forest garden should dip in the middle to give...