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Bloom

Issue 12
Magazine

Bloom is a seasonal magazine for gardeners, plant admirers, nature lovers and outdoor adventurers. Each issue is packed with practical gardening projects, explorations of the natural world and celebrations of the beauty of all green spaces, whether they’re in the wilderness or on a windowsill. Beautiful and useful, Bloom inspires you to harness the power of nature and to get out there and be a part of it.

Nature is playful.

Bloom

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THE SEASON • What to forage, spot, harvest and grow this summer

ON A HIGH • Could the sensible cousin of marijuana save the planet? Sarah Cleaver investigates the non-wacky world of hemp

STEP INTO THE WILD • Do you dream of opening the back door to an immersive natural landscape? Garden consultant Jo McKerr shows us how a small, urban space can be transformed into a ‘super nature’ experience

BUSH TUCKER WITHOUT THE TRIAL • Surely we can do better than a tin of beans when camping. Wild food chef Chris Bax shows us how to identify some common wild plants and transform them into gourmet campfire fare

A year of wild eating • At the end of 12 months dedicated to eating only food she could gather herself, professional forager and herbalist Mo Wilde reveals the highs and lows of a truly wild diet

GIVE THE GRASS A PASS • Lawns can be more than just a boring expanse of green. Ecological garden designer Sid Hill tells us how to make a floriferous space that works for people and wildlife

I can’t believe you can grow that here! • The UK might not be subtropical, but some surprising edible crops can flourish in our temperate climate – you just need to give it a go, says organic gardener Sally Cunningham

TURNING ONE PLANT INTO PLENTY • Creating brand new plants from your existing collection is economical, rewarding and easy – gardener Alison Jenkins shows us how to snip, plant and reap the rewards

TEAM WORK MAKES DREAM WORK • Harnessing the potential of plants to feed, protect or support fellow plants is a powerful way to grow organically. Claire Hattersley, biodynamic expert at Weleda, shows us how to get your garden working as one

SAGE ADVICE • At National Trust property Nymans in Sussex, the salvia collection is the star. Head gardener Joe Whelan and fellow pro Nick Delves share their top tips for sensational sages

KULTUR CLUB • It is possible to fill your beds without bags of compost. Climate-conscious gardener Kim Stoddart unpacks the ancient technique of hugelkultur

GARDEN TO GLASS • Foragers, gardeners, custodians of the land: a new generation of nature-first drinksmakers are taking a unique approach to spirits. We speak to innovators Howl & Loer, a Cornish distillery turning wild plants into tipples

A natural inheritance • Gardener and writer Max Crisfield on the pleasures and responsibilities of being bequeathed a garden

‘I want to highlight the powerful, uplifting energy that nature can provide’ • Experimental, forward-thinking and in tune with the natural world, Errol Fernandes is a gardener with a vision. He tells us about the Miyawaki micro-forest he has planted as part of his new role at a London museum

SEA CHANGE • Truly sustainable seafood can seem like the white whale of groceries, but ‘aquaculture’ is rising to meet the challenge, combining farming and conservation to keep marine life on our plates – and in our waters. Marine biologist Sophie Corrigan takes a deep dive into this exciting new chapter in food production

ONE SHELL OF A PROBLEM • Crabs are vital to ecosystems and can teach us about climate change, evolutionary history and ourselves. An offbeat new museum in Margate takes a deep dive into their world - here, claudia the crab (and her therapist) help us take a sideways Look at these ancient...


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Frequency: One time Pages: 100 Publisher: Sylvie Studio Ltd Edition: Issue 12

OverDrive Magazine

  • Release date: June 1, 2022

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OverDrive Magazine

Languages

English

Bloom is a seasonal magazine for gardeners, plant admirers, nature lovers and outdoor adventurers. Each issue is packed with practical gardening projects, explorations of the natural world and celebrations of the beauty of all green spaces, whether they’re in the wilderness or on a windowsill. Beautiful and useful, Bloom inspires you to harness the power of nature and to get out there and be a part of it.

Nature is playful.

Bloom

bloomloves nigella

THE SEASON • What to forage, spot, harvest and grow this summer

ON A HIGH • Could the sensible cousin of marijuana save the planet? Sarah Cleaver investigates the non-wacky world of hemp

STEP INTO THE WILD • Do you dream of opening the back door to an immersive natural landscape? Garden consultant Jo McKerr shows us how a small, urban space can be transformed into a ‘super nature’ experience

BUSH TUCKER WITHOUT THE TRIAL • Surely we can do better than a tin of beans when camping. Wild food chef Chris Bax shows us how to identify some common wild plants and transform them into gourmet campfire fare

A year of wild eating • At the end of 12 months dedicated to eating only food she could gather herself, professional forager and herbalist Mo Wilde reveals the highs and lows of a truly wild diet

GIVE THE GRASS A PASS • Lawns can be more than just a boring expanse of green. Ecological garden designer Sid Hill tells us how to make a floriferous space that works for people and wildlife

I can’t believe you can grow that here! • The UK might not be subtropical, but some surprising edible crops can flourish in our temperate climate – you just need to give it a go, says organic gardener Sally Cunningham

TURNING ONE PLANT INTO PLENTY • Creating brand new plants from your existing collection is economical, rewarding and easy – gardener Alison Jenkins shows us how to snip, plant and reap the rewards

TEAM WORK MAKES DREAM WORK • Harnessing the potential of plants to feed, protect or support fellow plants is a powerful way to grow organically. Claire Hattersley, biodynamic expert at Weleda, shows us how to get your garden working as one

SAGE ADVICE • At National Trust property Nymans in Sussex, the salvia collection is the star. Head gardener Joe Whelan and fellow pro Nick Delves share their top tips for sensational sages

KULTUR CLUB • It is possible to fill your beds without bags of compost. Climate-conscious gardener Kim Stoddart unpacks the ancient technique of hugelkultur

GARDEN TO GLASS • Foragers, gardeners, custodians of the land: a new generation of nature-first drinksmakers are taking a unique approach to spirits. We speak to innovators Howl & Loer, a Cornish distillery turning wild plants into tipples

A natural inheritance • Gardener and writer Max Crisfield on the pleasures and responsibilities of being bequeathed a garden

‘I want to highlight the powerful, uplifting energy that nature can provide’ • Experimental, forward-thinking and in tune with the natural world, Errol Fernandes is a gardener with a vision. He tells us about the Miyawaki micro-forest he has planted as part of his new role at a London museum

SEA CHANGE • Truly sustainable seafood can seem like the white whale of groceries, but ‘aquaculture’ is rising to meet the challenge, combining farming and conservation to keep marine life on our plates – and in our waters. Marine biologist Sophie Corrigan takes a deep dive into this exciting new chapter in food production

ONE SHELL OF A PROBLEM • Crabs are vital to ecosystems and can teach us about climate change, evolutionary history and ourselves. An offbeat new museum in Margate takes a deep dive into their world - here, claudia the crab (and her therapist) help us take a sideways Look at these ancient...


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