Discover the essential skills for survival and sustainable living as we show you how to dig a water well, construct twin fish ponds ... to make the most of natural resources.

hedgehogs and bats – the best natural garden pest controllers! Your pond needn’t be big. A washing-up bowl, a large plant pot, or a disused sink could all be repurposed as ponds, providing you make ...

Dig out the centre of the pond and either add additional shelves ... Cover these with paving slabs, or if you want to create a more natural effect, lay turf up to the water's edge.