The low-carbon garden

Over the past year, climate change – perhaps more appropriately termed the ‘climate crisis’ in the wake of its urgency – has been hitting the headlines. Recent wildfires in Australia and floods closer to home bring the shocking reality of the situation to life. No longer is it a distant threat; the climate is changing now, with weather turning ever more extreme and global temperatures already up a full degree Celsius over the past century. The rate of change is gathering pace too.

At first glance gardening isn’t a huge contributor, but every aspect of our life contributes to our carbon footprint: from what we wear, to how we travel, the way we heat our homes and, yes, how we garden. The good news is gardens can be a powerful force for good, helping to chip away at our impact and shining a light on the positive ways we can push back at this very grave threat.

This article concentrates on ways to lower the