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      • What to Sow in April: Veg For UK Gardens
      • What to Sow in May
      • What Vegetable Seeds Can I Sow In June In The UK?
      • Seeds to Sow in July in the UK
      • What to Sow in August: My 25 Favourites
      • What to Sow in September: Peas Might Surprise You
      • What to Sow In October: U.K. Fruit & Veg Gardens
      • What to Sow in November: In UK Gardens, Greenhouses, Tunnels, Balconies & Windowsills
      • What to Sow In December: In the Vegetable Garden
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      • What To Grow In Winter: Sprouted Seeds, Microgreens & Baby Plants
      • How To Grow Winter Salads and Leaves in Greenhouses, Tunnels and under Cloches in The UK
      • How to String and Train Tomatoes
      • 40 Unusual Vegetables To Grow In A UK Garden
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    • The Beauty and Meaning of Latin Plant Names
    • Mendel’s Three Laws of Genetics & How to Grow and Save Seeds
    • What Is A Seed?
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    • Subpod: Pros and Cons Of Using Subpods
    • Square Foot Gardening In The UK: The Pros And Cons
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    • How to Grow Vegetables & Fruit In The UK
      • How to Grow Lettuce: Handy Hints & Tips
      • How to Grow Leeks
      • How To Grow Tomatoes in The UK
      • How To Grow Korean Celery
      • How To Grow Lentils In The UK
      • How To Grow Chickpeas In The UK
      • How To Grow Physalis Peruviana aka Cape Gooseberry 
      • How To Grow Red Amaranth aka Callaloo
      • How To Grow Bittercress, A Tasty Edible Weed!
      • How To Grow Celery In The UK
      • How To Grow Hamburg Parsley
    • Gardening Videos
    • Growing Crops in Polytunnels: The Pros, Cons & Other Considerations
    • Gardening Terminology: Strange Gardening & Botanical Words That Are Important For Gardeners
    • Gardening Myths Examined, Explained & Disabused
    • Peat-Free Composts: The Truth About Buying & Using Garden Composts
    • Common Gardening Mistakes Beginners Make
    • Low Cost Gardening Techniques That Keep Garden Costs Down
    • How To Recognise Common Garden Weeds: Garden Weed Identification Guide
    • Saving Water in The Garden: Harvesting, Storing & Moving Rain Water Using Sustainable Recycled Materials
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Do Plant Teas Work?

On October 23, 2023 By Stefan Drew
  • How To Dig For Victory
Does Nettle, Comfrey OR Weed Tea Work? People Claim They Are A Great Fertiliser But What Does Science Say? Are They Myth Or Magic? More Below People make many claims about plant based teas. They claim they add nutrients to the soil and that when used as a foliar spray it combats pathogens.… More Leave a comment

The History of Seaweed Fertiliser Use In Gardens

On August 11, 2023 By Stefan Drew
  • How To Dig For Victory
Seaweed aka Blue Gold, Kelp , Maërl & Vraic, Has Been Used In Gardens For Thousands Of Years As A Liquid Or Solid Additive. Harvested Since The Middle Ages For Coastal Gardens & Food. Seaweed Fertiliser Is Very Popular Today. Sea veg and seaweeds have been harvested in the UK since around 1200 AD, perhaps before.… More Leave a comment

The Soil Nitrogen Cycle

On November 29, 2022 By Stefan Drew
  • How To Dig For Victory
What Is Soil Nitrogen, Where Does It Come From, Where Does It Go, Why Is It Important? Why Are Nitrogen fixing Plants Preferable to Using Bagged Fertilisers? In this video the commentator uses The Soil Nitrogen Cycle to explain the answers.… More Leave a comment

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Christine Joynson
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
Gail Howden
November 12, 2023.
Love this site. Such a wealth of information
Jess Durham
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
Paul Hawes
November 11, 2023.
Stephan is a great source of knowledge and advice for gardener's of all levels.
anne humble
anne humble
November 11, 2023.
Daily gardening advice in "bite size portions" , easy to understand and put into practice. Stefan is quick to respond to queries.
Bernadette Fulker
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
Richard Spencer
November 10, 2023.
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
Penny Sloman
November 10, 2023.
Love following on Facebook, always very helpful
H K
H K
November 10, 2023.
Friendly supportive and really helpful! Thanks 😊
Shelley Jones
Shelley Jones
June 29, 2023.
Excellent source of knowledge!
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  • About
    • Month By Month
      • What To Sow in January In UK Gardens & Greenhouses
      • What To Sow In February In The UK
      • What To Sow In March
      • What to Sow in April: Veg For UK Gardens
      • What to Sow in May
      • What Vegetable Seeds Can I Sow In June In The UK?
      • Seeds to Sow in July in the UK
      • What to Sow in August: My 25 Favourites
      • What to Sow in September: Peas Might Surprise You
      • What to Sow In October: U.K. Fruit & Veg Gardens
      • What to Sow in November: In UK Gardens, Greenhouses, Tunnels, Balconies & Windowsills
      • What to Sow In December: In the Vegetable Garden
  • What To Grow?
    • Vegetables
      • What To Grow In Winter: Sprouted Seeds, Microgreens & Baby Plants
      • How To Grow Winter Salads and Leaves in Greenhouses, Tunnels and under Cloches in The UK
      • How to String and Train Tomatoes
      • 40 Unusual Vegetables To Grow In A UK Garden
    • Fruit
  • Science
    • The Beauty and Meaning of Latin Plant Names
    • Mendel’s Three Laws of Genetics & How to Grow and Save Seeds
    • What Is A Seed?
  • Techniques
    • Subpod: Pros and Cons Of Using Subpods
    • Square Foot Gardening In The UK: The Pros And Cons
  • Resources
    • Books
    • How to Grow Vegetables & Fruit In The UK
      • How to Grow Lettuce: Handy Hints & Tips
      • How to Grow Leeks
      • How To Grow Tomatoes in The UK
      • How To Grow Korean Celery
      • How To Grow Lentils In The UK
      • How To Grow Chickpeas In The UK
      • How To Grow Physalis Peruviana aka Cape Gooseberry 
      • How To Grow Red Amaranth aka Callaloo
      • How To Grow Bittercress, A Tasty Edible Weed!
      • How To Grow Celery In The UK
      • How To Grow Hamburg Parsley
    • Gardening Videos
    • Growing Crops in Polytunnels: The Pros, Cons & Other Considerations
    • Gardening Terminology: Strange Gardening & Botanical Words That Are Important For Gardeners
    • Gardening Myths Examined, Explained & Disabused
    • Peat-Free Composts: The Truth About Buying & Using Garden Composts
    • Common Gardening Mistakes Beginners Make
    • Low Cost Gardening Techniques That Keep Garden Costs Down
    • How To Recognise Common Garden Weeds: Garden Weed Identification Guide
    • Saving Water in The Garden: Harvesting, Storing & Moving Rain Water Using Sustainable Recycled Materials
  • Garden Design
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