Stefan Drew, Author at Bite Sized Gardening

How to Make a Hotbox Composter From Scrap

On December 7, 2023 By Stefan Drew

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Hotbox Composters Do An Excellent Job But Are Expensive, Often Around £300, But Can Be Built From Scrap At Nil Cost. Here’s How to Make a Hotbox Composter From Construction Waste And Parcel Tape! I hate waste. I hate unnecessary spending.… More Leave a comment

How To Grow Saffron

On December 4, 2023 By Stefan Drew

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It’s Useful To Know How To Grow Saffron Because It Is Incredibly Expensive To Buy. It’s Easy To Grow But Time Consuming To Harvest Saffron. This Article Explains The Processes. Saffron, is harvested from the Saffron Crocus, Crocus sativus. It’s an autumn flowering bulb that has a vivid crimson anther and style which are called threads.… More Leave a comment

How Deep Do Trees Root? Evidence From Scotland Here

On November 29, 2023 By Stefan Drew

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How Deep Do Trees Root? Do They Go Deep Seeking Water Or Are They Lazy Rooters? Watch This Video For Answers. Look into any old textbook and it’s easy to see how schoolchildren understood that there was as much tree underground as above.… More Leave a comment

Understanding Rods, Poles & Perches

On November 28, 2023 By Stefan Drew

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Rent An Allotment And You’ll Rent So Many Poles Or Perches. For They Are How Allotments Are Measured. Poles and perches are an archaic for of land measure that, though it has been legally repealed for all other purposes in the UK, is still used for allotments!… More 2 responses

Christine Joynson

November 13, 2023.

Great site, even for those of us in France. As well as Stefan's extensive knowledge, information and experiences shared between members is invaluable .

Gail Howden

November 12, 2023.

Love this site. Such a wealth of information

Jess Durham

November 11, 2023.

I love this site, full of top tips for growing your own and lots to appeal to those of us trying to do it on a budget. No negativity, no-one criticises what some would think is an easy question, just loads of help and encouragement delivered with a smile. Thank you Stephan.

Paul Hawes

Stephan is a great source of knowledge and advice for gardener's of all levels.

anne humble

Daily gardening advice in "bite size portions" , easy to understand and put into practice. Stefan is quick to respond to queries.

Bernadette Fulker

November 10, 2023.

I always find the no nonsense advice so very useful. I’ve learned a lot from this website. It’s definitely my 1st go to site.

Richard Spencer

As we go on our journey of growing things there are times when we take a gigantic leap forward. Finding this group and experiencing Stefan`s common sense help was one of them. Thank you Stefan and all your team.

Penny Sloman

Love following on Facebook, always very helpful

H K

Friendly supportive and really helpful! Thanks 😊

Shelley Jones

June 29, 2023.

Excellent source of knowledge!