Stefan Drew

Soil Carbon, Organic Matter & Nitrogen Balance

On July 15, 2021 By Stefan Drew

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Adding Soil Carbon, via Organic Matter, to Soil Improves Drought and Flood Resilience, Crop Yields And the Climate, Due To Carbon Increase, As Research At Rothamsted Research Demonstrates. Research at the world famous Rothamsted Research station in Hertfordshire has clearly demonstrated the value of adding organic matter, (compost, farmyard manure, spent mushroom compost etc) to soils.… More Leave a comment

How To Grow Ethnic and Asian Vegetable Crops In The U.K.

On July 13, 2021 By Stefan Drew

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Many Asian Vegetable Crops & Non-Traditional Ethnic Crops Are Grown In The U.K. By Ethnic Communities, Those Seeking A Gardening Challenge or Dietary Diversity. But Though These Crops Tend To Come From Warmer Climes They Aren’t All Challenging. The U.K. has a rich tradition of welcoming people from around the world to our shores.… More Leave a comment

Successional Sowing, Successional Planting & Successional Cropping

On July 11, 2021 By Stefan Drew

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Successional Sowing, Successional Planting & Successional Cropping Sound Similar. But They Are Different Ways To Maximise Yield & Variety In The Garden. Defining Successional Sowing, Successional Planting & Successional Cropping Successional sowing Successional sowing is a useful technique to use with quick maturing crops and those prone to bolt.… More Leave a comment

Green Manures & Cover Crops

On July 3, 2021 By Stefan Drew

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Green Manures & Cover Crops Are An Ancient Farming / Gardening Technique That Improves Soil Fertility, Smothers Weeds, Feeds Soil Fauna & Improves Soil Structure. Green Manuring Utilises A Wide Range of Plant Species & Can Be Sown At Any Time of Year.… More Leave a comment

Plant Modules & Plugs: Advantages & Disadvantages

On June 27, 2021 By Stefan Drew

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Choosing a Plant Module System Offers Many Advantages When You Are Sowing & Growing Garden Plants. Sometimes Referred to As Plug Plants or Plant Module Grown Plants, They Save Gardeners Time, Space, Compost & Money. Plant module systems are plant trays where you can grow plants in individual cells; they’re usually made of plastic, polystyrene or recycled plastic and come in various sizes and quality.… More Leave a comment