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Effective Drainage In Gardens & Allotments …

On November 19, 2024 By Stefan Drew

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Gardens Need Good Drainage Because Most Veg Prefer Well Drained Soil & Struggle With Waterlogging. How To Drain Gardens & Allotments. Read More In This Article. The UK’s unpredictable climate, with its frequent rainfall and periods of intense downpours, can pose significant challenges for gardeners and Allotment tenants.… More Leave a comment

From Rock to Plate: The Nutrient Journey

On November 14, 2024 By Stefan Drew

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The French Appreciate That Terroir Affects The Flavour, Colour Etc Of Wine & Crops. This Article Is About Terroir, Going From Rock to Plate: The Nutrient Journey. Soils and local conditions affect how plants grow. Most gardeners understand that. And across the channel the French use the term terroir to describe this.… More Leave a comment

Basic Physics of Soil Drainage

On November 13, 2024 By Stefan Drew

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The Basic Physics Soil Drainage Is Simple Though The Process Is Complex. However Each Individual Principle Is Easy To Understand As I Explain Here Provided we don’t expect to break basic physical laws the basic physics of soil drainage principles are simple to understand.… More Leave a comment

A Gardener’s Guide to Soil Microbes & Plant Root Exudates

On November 4, 2024 By Stefan Drew

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Most Gardeners Understand The Crucial Role That Organic Matter Plays In Soil Health. But Few Know The Role Of Plant Root Exudates. Most gardeners know that healthy soil is full of beneficial microbes that contribute to nutrient cycling, disease suppression, carbon sequestration, moisture retention and improved soil structure.… More Leave a comment

The Two Types of Soil Organic Matter

On October 28, 2024 By Stefan Drew

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Organic Matter Is The Foundation of Healthy Soil & There Are Two Types of Soil Organic Matter. This article is about the Two Types of Soil Organic Matter but let’s start by defining organic matter. It’s the living and dead material found in soil, including plant residues, animal waste, and microorganisms mainly bacteria and fungi).… More Leave a comment

Six Inches Of Soil – Film Review

On October 7, 2024 By Stefan Drew

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Six Inches Off Soil Is A Campaigning Film About Soils. Soil Carbon, Regenerative Farming & Our Planet. I Review It as a Retired Farmer, Market Gardener & Now No Dig Gardener. I’m delighted that Six Inches of Soil was made and was screened at a venue just a mile from my home in East Devon.… More Leave a comment

What is JADAM Microbial Solution (JMS)?

On September 30, 2024 By Stefan Drew

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What is JADAM Microbial Solution aka JMS? Social Media Is Full Of It But Is It A Useful Gardening Technique? For several years now there has been an increasing interest in JMS, the JADAM Microbial Solution. But what is it, is it a well researched credible horticultural technique or is it just another myth?… More Leave a comment