Food Forest v Allotment: A UK Grower’s Guide to Real-World Yields

On By Stefan Drew
For Generations, The Traditional British Allotment Has Been The Cornerstone Of Community Food Production, Celebrated For Its Neat Rows Of Potatoes And Brassicas. Yet, A Different Model Is Resurrecting: The Food Forest. Which Is Most Productive? A permaculture inspired food forest mimics a natural woodland, layering plants to create a self-sustaining ecosystem whilst an allotment is allotter different.… More Leave a comment

The Great Compost Application Debate: Autumn vs. Spring Application

On By Stefan Drew
When Should Compost Be Added To Soil? Are Autumn or Spring Applications of Compost Best? What Do Experts, Charles Dowding & Huw Richards Say? Compost is a valuable organic amendment that can significantly improve soil health and enhance plant growth. For healthy soils and plants I consider it essential, but accept it could be a top dressing of well rotted com-oat or the addition of well rotted farmyard manure.… More Leave a comment