May 2024 - Page 2 of 2 - Bite Sized Gardening

Unusual Perennial Food Plants That Tolerate Partial Shade.

On May 14, 2024 By Stefan Drew

Unusual

Here’s A Guide To Unusual Perennial Food Plants That Can Thrive, Or Cope, With Partial Shade In British Gardens. Many Suit Food Forests. I’ve always been intrigued by shade tolerant plants. Simply because most vegetables prefer bright sunshine to shade. To share my list of the more Unusual Perennial Food Plants That tolerate Or Prefer Shade ..… More Leave a comment

Why Peat Free Composts Fail. Why Understanding Peat Free Compost Is Essential

On May 13, 2024 By Stefan Drew

How To Dig For Victory

This Is Why Peat Free Composts Fail. It’s Why Understanding Peat Free Compost Is Essential When Growing Seeds & Plants. Gardeners frequently complain about compost problems. In this article I want to explain Why Peat Free Composts Fail. And then explain how to easily overcome the problems.… More Leave a comment

Here’s Why Your Homemade Slug Nematodes Soup Probably Won’t Work

On May 8, 2024 By Stefan Drew

How To Dig For Victory

I Frequently Read About How Gardeners Can Make A Homemade Slug Killer “Soup”, But There Are Many Reasons Why It Usually Fails To Kill Slugs. The theory is that you make your own mix by drowning slugs and spraying the concoction on plants.… More Leave a comment

Devon’s Unusual Heritage Apples

On May 7, 2024 By Stefan Drew

Fruit

Devon Boasts A Rich Apple Heritage, Offering A Range Of Unique Varieties Perfect For Both Eating And Cider Making. Here’s A Glimpse Into Some Of These Special Heritage Apples. My grandfather Grew a Wide Range of Devon’s Unusual Heritage Apples For Cider, Cooking and Eating On A Five Acre Orchard On Extremely Heavy Clay.… More Leave a comment

How To Grow Peppers & Chillis

On May 6, 2024 By Stefan Drew

How To Dig For Victory

Knowing The Basics Of How To Grow Peppers & Chillis Is Essential If You Want Good Crops. Here’s How To Grow Great Fruit Indoors Or Outside. Pepper History I grew my first commercial crop of peppers in the 70s. But their history goes back many centuries.… More Leave a comment

The Allium Garden – A Wealth of Onions

On May 5, 2024 By Stefan Drew

Vegetables

Onion Expert, Stephen Barstow, Tours The Allium Garden At The Ringve Botanical Garden On May 3, 2024. He Discusses Various Types Of Onions And Aspects Of Harvesting. This is one of a series of video posts featuring Stephen Barstow, this time on the many and various onions we can grow in gardens and allotments.… More Leave a comment

Food Forest Plant List with Descriptions, Edibility & Preparation Notes

On May 1, 2024 By Stefan Drew

How To Dig For Victory

What Do We Grow In Our Community Food Forest, And What Does It Taste Like? Here Is Our Food Forest Plant List with Descriptions & Edibility. More Will Be Added Soon! Our Food Forest Plant List starts with a King and travels the world of veg and a few fruit to Jerusalem, the Caucasus and a back to Taunton Vale.… More Leave a comment