April 2026 - Bite Sized Gardening

Choosing the Right Rotavator For Your Plot

On April 29, 2026 By Stefan Drew

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There are Five Different Rotavator Types. This Is How To Choose The Best Size And Power Source For Your Plot. Rotavators are categorised primarily by their power source and the position of the tines. Selecting the correct type depends on soil type, garden size, and the physical effort required to operate the machinery.… More Leave a comment

How to Grow Veganic Crops Without Animal Manure

On April 27, 2026 By Stefan Drew

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Vegans Steer Away From All Animal Based Products Which Means A Different Approach. This Article Is About How To Grow Veganic Crops. Vegan gardening might seem an alien concept to some gardeners. But, I like to keep an open mind, listen and look at the science.… More Leave a comment

High-Tech Allotments: Could Vertical Veg Gardening Be the Future of Our Five-a-Day?

On April 24, 2026 By Stefan Drew

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It Appears To Be Science Fiction But Growing Veg Crops Indoors Without Sunlight Might Be The Future. Read My High Tech Vertical Garden Article Here. This article is a bit high tech for most allotments or gardens. And I can’t say I am convinced it is the future ..… More 2 responses

Using Willow Extract for Propagation

On April 21, 2026 By Stefan Drew

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Willow Extract Is Natural Garden Rooting Hormone, But The Question Of Whether It Works Often Leads To More Myth Than Practical Advice. This Guide Explores What The Science Says, How To Use Willow Extract Effectively, And When It’s Best To Rely On Synthetic Alternatives.… More Leave a comment

The Surprising Tomato-Potato Connection: How a 9-Million-Year-Old Hybrid Shaped Our Favourite Spud

On April 20, 2026 By Stefan Drew

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For UK Gardeners, Potatoes Are A 9 Million Year Old Versatile, Reliable, And Endlessly Rewarding Staple Crop. Yes 9 Million. But Have You Ever Wondered Where This Beloved Tuber Came From? A groundbreaking Chinese genetic study has revealed that potatoes owe their existence to an ancient natural crossbreeding event between wild tomatoes and a potato-like plant in South America around 9 million years ago.… More Leave a comment

Potent Edibles: Cultivating Highly Flavoured Plants in UK Gardens

On April 17, 2026 By Stefan Drew

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British People Love Strong Flavours; Curries, Chillies Etc. And Many Highly Flavoured Plants Can Be Grown In UK Gardens. Supermarket herbs are fast grown and lack flavour because the plant oils have little time to fully develop. British gardeners will get better flavour than supermarket plants if they choose the right species and varieties … and grow the plants slower.… More Leave a comment

What Can Be Safely Sown in April in UK?

On April 15, 2026 By Stefan Drew

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With Late Frosts Expected In The UK, Protecting Young Seedlings Is Vital. The Safest April Approach Is To Start Seeds In Pots Or Modules, Even Hardy Ones, So They Can Be Moved Under Cover If Frost Threatens. However, Many Vegetable Crops Can Still Be Sown Outdoors This Month.… More Leave a comment