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How To Grow Pumpkins In The UK

On October 10, 2023 By Stefan Drew

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Knowing How To Grow Pumpkins In The UK Is Easy If You Remember They Need A Warm, Sunny Spot In Fertile Moisture Retentive Soil. When considering pumpkins my first thought is space, it’s the most important part of knowing How To Grow Pumpkins In The UK.… More Leave a comment

Silvopasture Research on Devon Farms

On October 6, 2023 By Stefan Drew

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The Devon Silvopasture Network Is Embarking On A 12-Year Trial, Involving Six Farms Alongside A Dedicated Research Farm, To Facilitate The Strategic Incorporation Of Trees Into Their Livestock Operations. The Basic Principles Remind Me Of Food Forests. This Silvopasture Research trial encompasses a diverse array of planting methods, including cluster planting, standardised spacing, and the establishment of shelterbelts.… More Leave a comment

Living Mulches under Arable Crops: A Lesson for Gardeners?

On October 5, 2023 By Stefan Drew

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Living Mulches Are Natural And Feel Intuitively Right For Arable Farms And Gardens. Understand The Technology With This Research Based Video. I frequently hear gardeners saying that farmers don’t do No Dig and so many other horticultural practices I recommend. But the reality is different.… More Leave a comment

UK Heritage Fruit

On September 28, 2023 By Stefan Drew

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Heritage Fruit Have Been Grown In the UK For Centuries. Not All Are Of UK Origin But The Eating & Cooking Options Are Wonderful. Heritage Apples It would be hard to write an article about heritage fruit without mentioning the Bramley apple.… More Leave a comment

What Are Superfood Vegetables, Do They Exist? Do Superfood Veg Work?

On September 28, 2023 By Stefan Drew

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I’m Forever Reading About Superfood Vegetables That Are Apparently Magic & Supply Nutrients, Vitamins & MicroElements! Are they Real? That’s What This Article Is About. Quinoa growing on a Devon farm For those aiming to improve their health, the notion of ‘superfoods’ and Superfood Vegetables, as a one-stop nutritional powerhouse is undeniably appealing.… More Leave a comment

Soils & Biodiversity: A WHO Perspective

On September 26, 2023 By Stefan Drew

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Soils & Biodiversity Go Hand In Hand, Simply Because Soils Are Some Of the Most Biodiverse Habitats On Earth. More Here. Biological diversity, often referred to as ‘biodiversity,’ can be defined as “the wide range of variation among living organisms originating from various sources, whether terrestrial, aquatic, or marine.”… More Leave a comment

Our Sidmouth Community Food Forest Progress; Autumn 2023

On September 20, 2023 By Stefan Drew

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Creating a Food Forest From Scratch Has Been Taxing & Rewarding In Equal Measure. We’ve Learnt a Lot, Including Pacing Ourselves & Learning Something New Everyday. We’ve Also Harvested Crops In Our First Year. Though often claimed to be a new concept in the UK my grandfather harvested multiple crops from his food forest during WWII and later.… More Leave a comment