February 2026 - Bite Sized Gardening

“Rest The Soil”: From Historical Fallow to Modern Regeneration

On February 27, 2026 By Stefan Drew

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The Gardening Advice To “Rest” The Soil Is Commonly Seen Online. But Does It Really Make Sense? Surely Allotments & Gardens Should Grow Food Not Sit Fallow? In This Article We Look At Soil Resting, Where The Advice Comes From And Whether There Is A Better Way. … More Leave a comment

Book Review: Veg in One Bed by Huw Richards

On February 23, 2026 By Stefan Drew

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Published in 2019, Veg in One Bed Addresses The Common Barrier Of Limited Space For Aspiring Horticulturalists. Huw Richards, A Prominent Voice In Sustainable Gardening, Provides A Structured, Month-By-Month Framework For Managing A Single 4ft X 10ft (1.2m X 3m) Raised Bed. With Reservation I Recommend It.… More Leave a comment

How To Stop Seedling From Going Leggy

On February 20, 2026 By Stefan Drew

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Pictures Of Thin, Spindly Seedlings Are Everywhere On Social Media, So I’ve Put Together A Gardener’s Guide To Growing Strong, Sturdy Plants. To prevent plants from becoming “leggy”—a condition known as etiolation – we have to get the imbalance between light, temperature, and nutrition right.… More Leave a comment

How To Grow Sweet Potatoes In The UK

On February 18, 2026 By Stefan Drew

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From Slips to Supper: A Guide to Growing Sweet Potatoes in the UK. Though a Tropical Plant They Can Be Grown in the UK. Discover How by Following The Advice and Guidance Below. For many UK gardeners, sweet potatoes might seem like an exotic crop best left to sun-drenched climates.… More Leave a comment

Vilmorin’s “The Vegetable Garden”

On February 16, 2026 By Stefan Drew

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In This Article I Take A Look At A Book That Changed Gardening Forever … But Most People Have Never Heard Of. It Is Vilmorin’s “The Vegetable Garden”. The Vilmorin family was a French dynasty of seedsmen, botanists, and agronomists whose company, founded in the 18th century, became one of the most important and respected seed companies in the world.… More Leave a comment

The Early Sowing Myth

On February 12, 2026 By Stefan Drew

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To Many Gardeners, The Arrival Of February Or March Signals An Urgent Need To Begin Sowing Tender Crops Like Tomatoes, Chillies, And Sweetcorn. There Is A Persistent Belief That A ‘Long Season’ Is Essential For Success In The British Climate. However, As Experienced Market Gardeners Know, And Academic Research Confirms, This ‘Early-Bird’ Approach Is Often Counterproductive.… More Leave a comment

How To Care For Soil After Heavy Rain

On February 11, 2026 By Stefan Drew

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With Heavy Rain Events Becoming More Common, And The Recent Storms And Severe Flooding On Our Minds, This Article Looks At What Action We Can Take When Soil Becomes Saturated Or Even Deep In Water. Managing a waterlogged allotment or garden requires a balance of patience and specific technical intervention.… More Leave a comment