January 2023 - Bite Sized Gardening

The Three Types of Earthworm In Gardens

On January 31, 2023 By Stefan Drew

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Three Types of Earthworm Assist Gardeners. Living In The Leaf Litter, Top Soil Or Burrowing Deep They All Contribute To Soil Health & Fertility. The Three Types of Earthworm inhabit three distinct ecological niches as described below. They are made up of the 31 species of earthworm found in the British Isles.… More Leave a comment

Aminopyralid Testing In Manures And Compost

On January 29, 2023 By Stefan Drew

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Aminopyralid Contamination Of Manures And Compost Is A Potential Problem We Should All Be Aware Of. Aminopyralid and Clopyralid are weedkillers used by farmers AND gardeners to kill broad-leafed weeds in grass. The problem is that Aminopyralid In Manures And Compost are persistent and can contaminate manures if the grass (hay or silage) then gets into the manure.… More 1 response

What Is Well Rotted Manure?

On January 29, 2023 By Stefan Drew

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What Is Well Rotted Manure? Dark, Crumbly & Odour Free Manure That Has Been Composted To Break It Down & Destroy Weeds Seeds. Read More Below On How To Make Your Own Well Rotted Manure Based Compost. Compost adds a wide range of essential plant nutrients Many gardeners struggle to understand exactly what well rotted compost is.… More Leave a comment

Slug Myths: The Slug & Razor Evidence

On January 27, 2023 By Stefan Drew

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The Myth That Eggshells, Wool, Ashes & Brambles Stops or Deters Slugs Continues. Here’s The Evidence It Is A Myth. See Slugs Climb Over Razor Blades In This Post. All year I read posts with unproven gardening claims, some heard on TV, some from books and magazines and some from other gardeners.… More 2 responses

Biochar Pros & Cons In Gardens

On January 24, 2023 By Stefan Drew

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Biochar Isn’t New, So What Are The Biochar Pros & Cons In Gardens & Horticulture? In This Article Discover What Biochar Is, It’s Benefits & Disadvantages & How Amazon Tribes Used This Modern Form Of Charcoal To Grow Food. In this article I am discussing the obvious Biochar Pros & Cons In Gardens & Horticulture.… More 2 responses

January Sowing & Cropping In My UK Garden

On January 21, 2023 By Stefan Drew

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January Sowing & Cropping In My Garden & Home In 2025 Is As Varied and Unusual As I Can Make It. This Article Explains What I Grow & How. When others shut down their plots and hibernate their gardens I adopt a full steam ahead strategy.… More Leave a comment

Do Growers & Gardeners Grow The Same Seed Varieties?

On January 19, 2023 By Stefan Drew

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Do Commercial Growers & Gardeners Grow The Same Seed Varieties? Which Plant Varieties Are Best To Grow in Gardens? Are Commercial Varieties Better? My Answers Are In This Article. I was recently answered an online question that asked, “Do Commercial Growers & Gardeners Grow The Same Varieties?“.… More Leave a comment