Stefan Drew

What is Crop Succession & Will It Make My Garden More Productive

On May 16, 2022 By Stefan Drew

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Many new gardeners don’t understand crop succession and how it will produce so much more from any garden or allotment. Crop succession is simply the succession of crops grown in a spot over the year (as opposed to crop rotation which is the crops grown in successive years).… More Leave a comment

Cut Food Costs: How to Grow Food Cheaply

On May 13, 2022 By Stefan Drew

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With Spiralling Food Costs Here Are Proven Low Cost Ways To Cut Food Costs & Grow Your Own Food, Even If You Don’t Have A Garden Food growing needn’t be expensive. It’s quite easy to grow plants of healthy nutritious crops with minimal budget, or even no money at all.… More Leave a comment

Slug Control Methods That Aren’t Myths?

On May 13, 2022 By Stefan Drew

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Slug Control Methods Are Full Of Myth. But The Latest Research Indicates Methods That May Yet Save Us From Slugs Plagues! Here’s What The Research Has Discovered. Slug and snail treatments, are they effective Slug Control Methods? It seems that garlic might be one way to combat slugs.… More Leave a comment

Wearable Technology For Plants: Monitoring Drought Stress

On May 6, 2022 By Stefan Drew

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A Fitbit For Plants Is How This New Device Is Described. It Sends A Message to a Smart Phone If The Plant Is Going to Get Drought Stressed. Fitbit for plants can measure plant drought stress Humans can get a drink of water when they need one.… More Leave a comment

WWII Dig For Victory Video

On May 5, 2022 By Stefan Drew

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This Old Wartime Film Is Quite Topical. It’s About Shortages, Queuing For Food and Growing Your Own. With Supermarkets Rationing Some Items Again This Year It Makes Growing Our Own Attractive. How Many Comparisons Can You See With Today? During World War II, getting the most from your garden was crucial.… More Leave a comment

Nick Griffiths

March 27, 2021.

Endless helpful tips, hints, discussion. A very friendly group.

Chris Healey

March 26, 2021.

Stefan has a practical no nonsense approach to gardening, obviously based on many years of experience in horticulture, and particularly vegetable growing. No question is too trivial or basic for him to give an answer which explains in simple terms what new gardeners need to know, while providing more in depth information for more experienced growers. I find his approach down to earth, (no pun intended), while his knowledge of the growing of fruit and vegetables is extensive. He is never afraid to say if he isn't familiar with a particular topic, but always has some relevant facts to pass on.

jacqueline stockhill

Very helpful and clear advice, friendly too

Janet Holmes

November 6, 2020.

Having moved to Devon I have for the first time had a fairly large garden to tend. As a novice I joined this group thinking I would just read the tips and hints on growing fruit and vegetables. However I have asked questions, sought advise and been guided without any hesitation from the group members and Stephan. I am so very pleased I joined up and didn't let my lack of knowledge deter me. Thanks to all concerned but mostly Stephan for setting up the group.

Hazzaboi 124

October 30, 2020.

A very informative site with lots of excellent tips for the novice and seasoned gardener.

Jayne Wraxall

October 27, 2020.

I follow this site on Facebook and it is great!! Makes gardening, even the technical issues and failures, easily understood and fun to try new things again..!!!

Susan Tandy

October 25, 2020.

Great source of knowledge for all your fruit and veg growing needs.