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Evidence of Cliff Side Potato Growing In East Devon

On March 12, 2025 By Stefan Drew

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My Previous Articles On Branscombe Potatoes, East Devon Cliff Side Plat Gardens & Their Donkeys Are Linked Here, But Were Donkeys Essential? The history of the Plats Farms & Gardens are well known in my part of Devon. Our at least that is the story, but is there more to be learnt?… More Leave a comment

Do Water Droplets Burn Holes In Plant Leaves?

On March 10, 2025 By Stefan Drew

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There Is A Myth That You Should Not Water Plants During Strong Sunshine Because The Water Droplets Magnifying The Sun & Will Burn Leaves. Common sense can quickly point out the folly of this myth. Which makes me wonder why people believe that You Should Not Water Plants During Strong Sunshine.… More Leave a comment

What Are The Benefits of Permaculture in Small Gardens?

On March 7, 2025 By Stefan Drew

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I Was Recently Asked, What Are The Benefits of Permaculture in Small Gardens? There Are So Many And I List Them In This Article. I’ve always thought gardening should be enjoyable and not damage the environment. In fact I believe our gardening efforts should benefit the environment, keep us fit and sane, plus produce us healthy wholesome food.… More Leave a comment

Agroforestry & Alley Crops

On March 3, 2025 By Stefan Drew

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Alley Crops aka Alley Cropping Or Biodiverse Cropping Is An Agroforestry Technique With Many Benefits For Farmer, Community & Environment. In this Article I Examine The Benefits & Disadvantages Of This Ancient Technique. I say ancient technique because though the term might be newish, the technique isn’t.… More 2 responses

What is Chitting Potatoes & Seeds?

On March 3, 2025 By Stefan Drew

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Potato Chitting Is Often Regarded As Getting The Tuber To Sprout. But It Is Four Stage Process & the Sprout Isn’t The Whole Story. So What Is Chitting Potatoes About? In this article I am going to dispel some of there chitting myths and explain “What is Chitting Potatoes?”… More Leave a comment

What is Permaculture?

On February 26, 2025 By Stefan Drew

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Permaculture, Coined By Bill Mollison, Is A Sustainable Design System That Harmonises Human & Environmental Needs, Ensuring Long Lasting Agricultural And Cultural Practices. But Let’s Dig Deeper Into .. What Is Permaculture? In this video Professor Andrew Millison of Oregon State /university delves into What is Permaculture and does so very well in a succinct and simple video.… More Leave a comment

Should More Perennials Be Grown In Vegetable Gardens & Allotments?

On February 24, 2025 By Stefan Drew

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Should We Grow More Perennials In Our Veg Gardens & Allotments? Did We Grow More Perennials In the Past Than Today? Examine The Pros & Cons Here. We’ve grown perennial veg another edibles in our gardens since we first started gardening.… More Leave a comment