Stefan Drew

Seed Saving Principles

On August 9, 2022 By Stefan Drew

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Seed Saving Principles: Saving Seed in The Garden Serves Many Purposes As This Article Explains. From Saving Money & Genetic Diversity To Coping With Climate Change, Locally Saved Seeds Are A Way To Ensure Food Security. How To Save Seeds. They Vary In Size and Shape There was a time when every gardener saved their own vegetable seeds.… More Leave a comment

An Introduction To Kenyan Permaculture

On August 7, 2022 By Stefan Drew

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Though most of the posts on this website are about UK gardening I know we can also learn a lot from gardeners in other countries. This one is about Kenyan Permaculture. I’ve Partnered With A Permaculture Specialist In Kenya. Paul Is Training Villagers in Ten Villages & The Photos Speak For Themselves.… More Leave a comment

When Should Fruit Be Picked?

On August 6, 2022 By Stefan Drew

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When to Harvest Fruit Trees, Soft Fruit or Bush Fruit? When Should Fruit Be Picked? When should top fruit, soft fruit or bush fruit be picked? It’s easy to say when it is ripe, but how do we recognise ripe from nearly ripe?… More Leave a comment

Vegetable Garden Tasks In August

On August 4, 2022 By Stefan Drew

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There Are Numerous Vegetable Garden Tasks In August . It’s One Of the Transition Months When Many Crops Are Harvested & Others Sown or Planted. Plus Pruning, Planning & Preparation Take Place In August So What Are the Vegetable Garden Tasks In August?… More Leave a comment

How To Grow Physalis Peruviana aka Cape Gooseberry

On August 3, 2022 By Stefan Drew

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Physalis Peruviana aka Cape Gooseberry Is Easy To Grow In The UK. It Requires Little Effort & No Expertise If You follow This Simple Advice. This Is How To Grow Physalis Peruviana aka Cape Gooseberry In A Few Easy Steps. What Is Physalis Peruviana aka Cape Gooseberry?… More 2 responses

Wartime Kitchen Garden Part 5

On July 31, 2022 By Stefan Drew

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The Wartime Kitchen Garden Series Continues With Wartime Recipes Via The Radio. I Can’t Say It Looks Appetising To Me! What Do You Think! Then it’s on to tomatoes being grown in greenhouse staging. Why they didn’t remove the staging I don’t know.… More Leave a comment

The Effect Of Drought On Plants?

On July 29, 2022 By Stefan Drew

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How Are You Coping With The Effect Of Drought On Plants? Wilting Plants, Flower & Fruit Drop, Lost Yields. Here’s How To Survive Drought. Most plants are very dependent on water and The Effect Of Drought On Plants is very noticeable.… More Leave a comment