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How To Use Grass Mowings In Your Garden

On June 11, 2024 By Stefan Drew
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Grass Mowings: Like Having Green Gold In Your Garden. Ideal for Nutrition, Organic Matter, Weed Suppressions And Much More. Read More Here. This is how I would use grass mowings in your garden to save you money and time as well as nourish your soil and plants.… More Leave a comment

How To Grow Peppers & Chillis

On May 6, 2024 By Stefan Drew
  • How To Dig For Victory
Knowing The Basics Of How To Grow Peppers & Chillis Is Essential If You Want Good Crops. Here’s How To Grow Great Fruit Indoors Or Outside. Pepper History I grew my first commercial crop of peppers in the 70s. But their history goes back many centuries.… More Leave a comment

How To Grow Figs In The UK

On April 9, 2024 By Stefan Drew
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Figs Are The Delicious Fruits That Grow On Fig (Ficus carica) Trees. They Have A Soft, Fleshy Interior With A Unique Sweetness. While They Might Seem Exotic, You Can Actually Grow Your Own Figs In The UK, As Long As You Choose The Right Variety And Provide Them With A Warm And Sunny Spot.… More Leave a comment

Embracing Ancient Grains For Garden Growing

On February 5, 2024 By Stefan Drew
  • How To Dig For Victory
Do You Want To Grow Ancient Grains? Here’s My Gardener’s Guide to Growing Nutritious Ancient Grains Tired of the same old breakfast cereals, wheat and oats? Then explore the fascinating world of ancient grains, brimming with flavour, history, and a treasure trove of “health benefits”!… More Leave a comment

Are Flower Pot Candle Heaters Safe Or Dangerous?

On January 4, 2024 By Stefan Drew
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Energy Is Expensive, So Free Heating Hacks Abound. But Are Flower Pot Candle Heaters Safe Or Dangerous? Every winter day I see people talking about how flower pot heaters can keep our greenhouses frost free. But are they safe? Let me start by saying I’m not an expert on fire safety.… More Leave a comment

What Is A Microclimate?

On December 24, 2023 By Stefan Drew
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Microclimates Are Local Climate Conditions In Small Areas Or Parts Of A Garden, Causing Better Or Worse Growing Conditions For Plants, Gardeners & Allotment Plot Holders. A microclimate refers to the climate conditions within a relatively small and localized area that may differ from the surrounding, larger climate.… 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 2 responses

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  • 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?
    • Vegetable 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
  • Food Forests
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