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The Carrots Need Sand Gardening Myth.

On March 16, 2022 By Stefan Drew

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I Often Read The Carrots Need Sand Myth. It’s So Untrue & I’m Not Sure Who Started This Misleading Urban Myth. In This Article I Explain The Carrots Need Sand Facts The Carrots Need Sand Myth: Bunching Carrots It’s one of those myths that grows out of partial facts.… More Leave a comment

Gardening Myths About Fertiliser

On March 16, 2022 By Stefan Drew

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Garden Fertiliser Facts, Fertiliser Fiction and Fertiliser Bullshit Merge & Grow Into Gardening Myths! In this Article I’m Going To Debunk The Fertiliser Fiction From the Facts & Help You Understand Your Plants Needs. Garden Fertiliser Myths seem to dominate the internet and it’s time the facts were provided and the garden fertiliser fiction put in the compost bin!… More Leave a comment

Does Spraying Milk On Courgettes Prevent Mildew?

On March 6, 2022 By Stefan Drew

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Gardening Is Full Of Myths & Home Cures But Does Spraying Milk On Courgettes Prevent Mildew? If So When Should Milk Be Sprayed on Courgettes? Does Spraying Milk On Courgettes Prevent Mildew? Courgette flowers I hear this home cure whenever mildew starts to strike marrow and courgette (aka zucchini) crops.… More Leave a comment

Gardening Myths About Eggshells

On February 24, 2022 By Stefan Drew

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Gardening Myths About Eggshells Abound. There’s the Myth About Having to Crush Eggshells Before Adding Them to Compost Bins, The One About Having to Wash Them And The One About Them Deterring Slugs. There’s Also The Blossom end Rot And Eggshells Gardening Myth.… More 9 responses

Preparing Your Garden for Winter

On September 5, 2021 By Stefan Drew

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When Preparing Your Garden For Winter There Is Good Gardening Practice and Plenty of Myths and Mistakes Too Ignore. Here’s The Way I Prepare My Garden For Winter. “Preparing Your Garden For Winter” is sadly misunderstood. I frequently see posts and advice saying you need to sheet down your empty beds to stop the “goodness being washed away” and to prevent weeds growing.… 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.