May 2026 - Bite Sized Gardening

Composting Methods Compared

On May 29, 2026 By Stefan Drew

Compost

How To Compost: A Complete Comparison Of The Best Composting Methods For UK Gardeners (Including Cold, Hot, Bokashi & Vermicomposting). Composting is easy. In fact, stopping organic matter from decomposing is very difficult. From the point of view of our veg, we dry, freeze, chill, pickle etc all as means to stop our veg from rotting.… More Leave a comment

When Should Plants Be Watered?

On May 26, 2026 By Stefan Drew

How To Dig For Victory

When Should Plants Be Watered? Simple, When They Need Water. But The Art Of Watering Defeats Many Gardeners, Leading To Poor Yields/Plant Death. And Professional Growers Leave Watering To Most Experienced Person Employed. Watering looks easy. Just use a can or hose and add water to the soil around the plants.… More Leave a comment

UK Edible Weeds: A Gardener’s Guide

On May 25, 2026 By Stefan Drew

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Gardeners Don’t Need To Forge For Wild Edibles When Many Can Be Grown In The Garden. Forget Foraging Across The Landscape & Become Self Sufficient In Wild Edibles. Gardeners don’t need to forage for wild edibles when so many of these remarkable plants can be cultivated right at home in their own gardens.… More Leave a comment

Maximising Domestic Rainfall Harvesting

On May 22, 2026 By Stefan Drew

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With Rain Water Being Harvested For Watering Gardens, Harvesting Rainwater Is One Of The Most Popular Eco-Interventions Taken by British Households. Figures are hard to come by as there is no UK legislation covering the fitting of water butts to domestic properties.… More Leave a comment

Cultivating Cordon Tomatoes: The Mechanics of Sideshooting Tomatoes

On May 18, 2026 By Stefan Drew

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To successfully grow indeterminate (climbing) tomatoes as cordons, meticulous management of lateral growth is essential. This process, known as sideshooting, focuses the plant’s energy into a single main stem, ensuring better airflow, light penetration, and fruit quality. The Role of the Leaf Axil and Abscission Layer Sideshoots emerge from the leaf axil—the acute angle situated between the main vertical stem and a horizontal leaf petiole.… More Leave a comment

AI Enables Precision Horticulture

On May 13, 2026 By Stefan Drew

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) Has Moved From Experimental To Essential In Horticulture As Of 2026. By Integrating Data From Sensors, Satellites, And Robotics, AI Enables “Precision Horticulture”—The Ability To Treat Individual Plants Rather Than Entire Fields. Love it or hate it, AI is here to stay.… More Leave a comment

Doubling Allotment or Garden Production

On May 11, 2026 By Stefan Drew

Vegetables

Can We Really Double The Weight of Crops We Produce? Can We Double Garden Output? We Can If We Think Laterally & It Takes No Extra Effort or Money. In the United Kingdom, significant portions of edible produce are discarded as garden waste.… More Leave a comment