A GREENER FUTURE STARTS TODAY
Live naturally.
Do a little more
for yourself.
Practical knowledge, projects and tools for a more sustainable life. On your balcony, in your garden and beyond.
DIY projects
Make it yourself. Make a difference.
Start small, build thoughtfully and bring more life to your garden.
A raised vegetable bed
A compact 120 × 80 cm bed. A clear starting point for your first vegetables.
Plant spacing calculator
Rectangular grid with half the plant and row spacing left at the edges. Use the spacing for your crop. Paths are not included.
Get to know your garden before you begin
A good vegetable garden starts with observation. Map the light, space and your own routine.
Calculators & tools
Your first steps towards self-sufficiency
How much space do you have? Sketch an initial layout for your garden.
BioLifestyle
Small steps. A greener life.
Our starter guide helps you observe, choose and begin. You do not have to do everything at once.
Read the free starter guide →Knowledge
A little knowledge. A lasting change.
A practical herb container garden for an Irish balcony
Choose useful kitchen herbs and arrange containers around shelter, drainage and daily access on an Irish balcony.
A container-watering routine for a windy Irish garden
Find out which pots dry first, water at the root zone and build a routine that accounts for shelter and wind rather than rainfall alone.
Draught-proofing a British home without blocking ventilation
Distinguish unwanted draughts from intended ventilation before choosing small improvements around windows and doors.
A daily hen-care handover for a British household
Write a clear morning and evening routine that another caretaker can follow, including abnormal signs, contact details and access arrangements.
A greener British rented home: improvements to discuss before installing
Separate everyday habits from property changes and prepare a clear request for practical improvements in a British rental.
A safer leftovers routine for a busy British household
Plan prompt cooling, clear labels and timely use of cooked leftovers, following current Food Standards Agency guidance.
Rainwater calculator
Formula: roof area × rainfall in millimetres × efficiency. 1 mm over 1 m² equals 1 litre. This estimates potential collection, not tank size or drinking-water suitability.