OUTDOOR ALCHEMY WEEKLY BLOG

Urban geography is the study of cities, towns and the people, systems and landscapes that shape them. It asks a deceptively simple question: Why do cities look and function the way they do? Cities are not simply collections of buildings. They are complex systems where housing, transport, employment, culture, politics and the natural environment constantly interact. One of the key ideas in urban geography is land use. Different parts of a city tend to develop different functio

The idea of self-sufficiency has an obvious appeal. Growing your own food, generating your own energy, collecting rainwater and reducing your reliance on supermarkets and large-scale infrastructure can feel like a return to something simpler — and perhaps more sustainable. But can true self-sufficiency actually work in modern life? The short answer is: not entirely — and perhaps it doesn't need to. Complete self-sufficiency would mean producing almost everything you need your

We love this product and can’t wait to use it in one of our projects. It aligns with our sustainability values and creative flair. If you want create some outdoor alchemy in your garden or landscape project get in touch! It even provides the amount of CO2 saved with each project. This is truly amazing and support the planet and reduction of climate change impacts. K-BRIQ® is a low-carbon brick developed by Scottish company Kenoteq as a more sustainable alternative to conventi

In the heart of Khayelitsha, one of South Africa's largest townships, a neglected piece of land has been transformed into a thriving food forest and community hub. Created by the Ujamaa Guerrilla Gardening Collective in 2016, the project demonstrates how community-led gardening can tackle food insecurity, improve local environments, and strengthen social connections. The collective began by clearing rubbish from an unused public space and gradually turned it into a productive