Bite Sized Gardening

How To Grow Better Fruit & Veg in Gardens & Allotments

On December 2, 2021 By Stefan Drew

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Bitesized Gardening Focuses On How To Grow Nutritious Fruit & Veg in Gardens & Allotments. From Common & Unusual Vegetables To Specialist Ethnic & Asian Crops That Can Be Grown In The U.K. In Beds, Polytunnels Or Greenhouses. There’s Also A Focus On Garden Flowers, Trees & Shrubs Plus Garden Design.… More Leave a comment

Tomato Ghost Spot

On August 16, 2022 By Stefan Drew

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Tomato Ghost Spot is Caused By Botrytis cinerea. Symptoms Are Circular Discolouration On Green Fruit & Lighter Colouration On Ripe Fruit. Causes of Ghost Spot on Tomatoes Tomato Ghost Spot The discoloured “halos” are caused when a botrytis spore germinates on the fruit but then dies due to unsuitable environmental conditions.… More Leave a comment

Why Do Tomatoes Split?

On August 15, 2022 By Stefan Drew

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Why Do Tomatoes Split? Simple, Because They Are Growing Too Fast. How Can I Stop Tomatoes Splitting? Simple, Read This Article. When tomatoes grow in normal circumstances they skin expands in unison with the flesh expanding. But sometimes the flesh grows really fast and the skin lags behind.… More Leave a comment

Basic Seed Saving Botany

On August 14, 2022 By Stefan Drew

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Understanding Basic Seed Saving Botany Sounds Tedious But Is Important If We Are To Save Seed. It’s Not Difficult As This Article Demonstrates. The Facts Of Life For Plants If we want to learn how to collect seeds from vegetables we need to understand the basic vegetable plant botany.… More Leave a comment

Why Rain Doesn’t Help A Parched Garden

On August 14, 2022 By Stefan Drew

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Rain Would Be Welcomed By Most Of Us. But Here’s Why Rain Doesn’t Help A Parched Garden. it Doesn’t Soak In As The Video Shows. Sadly any rain we get in the next few days isn’t going to do a lot of good in many gardens.… More Leave a comment

How Regenerative Farming Is Embracing Carbon Farming.

On August 13, 2022 By Stefan Drew

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Regenerative Farming Has Evolved From Traditional Farming & Embraces More Natural Processes To Grow Our Food. Its Not Yet Perfect But Gets Better As Research Teaches Us More. As a consumer with environmental concerns plus farming and horticultural experience I know many people believe all farmers are evil and money grabbing.… More Leave a comment

Nick Griffiths

March 27, 2021.

Endless helpful tips, hints, discussion. A very friendly group.

Chris Healey

March 26, 2021.

Stefan has a practical no nonsense approach to gardening, obviously based on many years of experience in horticulture, and particularly vegetable growing. No question is too trivial or basic for him to give an answer which explains in simple terms what new gardeners need to know, while providing more in depth information for more experienced growers. I find his approach down to earth, (no pun intended), while his knowledge of the growing of fruit and vegetables is extensive. He is never afraid to say if he isn't familiar with a particular topic, but always has some relevant facts to pass on.

jacqueline stockhill

Very helpful and clear advice, friendly too

Janet Holmes

November 6, 2020.

Having moved to Devon I have for the first time had a fairly large garden to tend. As a novice I joined this group thinking I would just read the tips and hints on growing fruit and vegetables. However I have asked questions, sought advise and been guided without any hesitation from the group members and Stephan. I am so very pleased I joined up and didn't let my lack of knowledge deter me. Thanks to all concerned but mostly Stephan for setting up the group.

Hazzaboi 124

October 30, 2020.

A very informative site with lots of excellent tips for the novice and seasoned gardener.

Jayne Wraxall

October 27, 2020.

I follow this site on Facebook and it is great!! Makes gardening, even the technical issues and failures, easily understood and fun to try new things again..!!!

Susan Tandy

October 25, 2020.

Great source of knowledge for all your fruit and veg growing needs.