July 2023 - Bite Sized Gardening

How To De-leaf Tomatoes

On July 31, 2023 By Stefan Drew

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Tomato Growers Get Very Confused About De-leafing Or Pruning Tomatoes & There Is A Lot Of Confused (Or Even Incorrect) Advice Given. This Post Explains How To De-leaf Tomatoes .. And Why. Plants need leaves so they can photosynthesis and grow.… More Leave a comment

Rainwater Harvesting: Ten Things Water Companies Could/Should Explain

On July 26, 2023 By Stefan Drew

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Rainwater Harvesting: Ten Things Water Companies Could/Should Explain To Prevent Soil Erosion, Flooding, CSOs & Rainwater Wastage. Without water there is no life. But as well as giving us life, water can be very destructive. Unless We Implement Rainwater Harvesting. Your body is around 60% water.… More Leave a comment

9 Reasons Why Seeds Don’t Germinate

On July 26, 2023 By Stefan Drew

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There Are At Least 9 Reasons Why Seeds Don’t Germinate. And It’s Often Not Really The Fault Of The Seed! This Article Explains Why Seeds Often Fail. Seeds not germinating is disheartening for any gardener and the internet is full of complaints about poor seed.… More 2 responses

Jersey Côtils: An Ancient Growing System

On July 25, 2023 By Stefan Drew

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In Jersey Côtils Are An Ancient Growing System Of Steep South Facing Fields That Were Used to Grow Vegetables, Especially Jersey Potatoes. The Jersey Côtils growing system is still evident today and are still used to grow Jersey Potatoes. Côtils are a steeply sloping fields.… More Leave a comment

Your Preferred Places To Buy Seeds?

On July 22, 2023 By Stefan Drew

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What Is Your Preferred Places To Buy Seeds? Seed Company, Garden Centre, Seed Swap, Seed Library Or Somewhere Else? Hear What Gardeners Say Wanting To Know Your Preferred Places To Buy SeedsI Posted a Poll Online. The Results Might Surprise You.… More Leave a comment

Soil Biodiversity

On July 18, 2023 By Stefan Drew

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Most Of The Earth’s Biodiversity Is In The Soil Beneath Our Feet. It Is Vital We Protect And Nourish Our Soils And Soil Biodiversity. Carbon Sequestration Part of CO2 emissions can be absorbed by plants and returned to the soil thanks to decomposition by soil microbes. … More Leave a comment

How To Harvest Rainwater From A Roof

On July 13, 2023 By Stefan Drew

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As The Climate Changes & Water Company Reservoirs Struggle To Cope It Is Essential That We Harvest As Much Rainwater As Possible. Here Is One Answer To How To Harvest Rainwater From A Roof. In this video permaculture expert Andrew Millison explains how to harvest rainwater from a roof.… More Leave a comment