November 2024 - Page 2 of 2 - Bite Sized Gardening

The Weed Problem: Understanding Weed Dispersal & Prevention

On November 11, 2024 By Stefan Drew

How To Dig For Victory

Understanding Weed Dispersal: Weeds, Those Plants In The Wrong Place, Can Be The Bane Of The Gardener’s Life. Where Do The Come From & How To Stop Them? The secret to preventing many weeds is easier if we focus on Understanding Weed Dispersal.… More Leave a comment

Essential Traditional British Gardening Skills: Fruit and Veg

On November 7, 2024 By Stefan Drew

Techniques

UK Gardeners Have Developed A Unique Set Of Gardening Skills And Techniques. Here’s My List Of Essential & Traditional Gardening Skills For Growing Fruit & Vegetables In The UK. I’ve broken them down by Traditional gardening skills and used bullet points to make reading quick and easy for you.… More Leave a comment

The Great Compost Application Debate: Autumn vs. Spring Application

On November 6, 2024 By Stefan Drew

How To Dig For Victory

When Should Compost Be Added To Soil? Are Autumn or Spring Applications of Compost Best? What Do Experts, Charles Dowding & Huw Richards Say? Compost is a valuable organic amendment that can significantly improve soil health and enhance plant growth. For healthy soils and plants I consider it essential, but accept it could be a top dressing of well rotted com-oat or the addition of well rotted farmyard manure.… More Leave a comment

A Gardener’s Guide to Soil Microbes & Plant Root Exudates

On November 4, 2024 By Stefan Drew

Compost

Most Gardeners Understand The Crucial Role That Organic Matter Plays In Soil Health. But Few Know The Role Of Plant Root Exudates. Most gardeners know that healthy soil is full of beneficial microbes that contribute to nutrient cycling, disease suppression, carbon sequestration, moisture retention and improved soil structure.… More Leave a comment