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Types of Polytunnel Plastic Cover

On March 18, 2024 By Stefan Drew

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What Types of Polytunnel Plastic Cover Are Available for Gardens & Allotments? When I started growing crops commercially I had a series of 120×18 ft and 120x14ft tunnels and the plastic choice was very limited. Plastic lifespan was usually 2 years with it rarely reaching three years.… More Leave a comment

How To Grow The Three Sisters Companion Crops

On March 12, 2024 By Stefan Drew

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Native Americans Learnt How To Use The Three Sisters Very Early In The History Of Their Farming. Here I Explain The Three Sisters Technique Though History To The Modern Day. It’s Not What You Might Think? The three sisters technique is an ancient farming method that was found amongst many of the more sedentary Native American tribes from the Great Lakes to Mexico.… More Leave a comment

Biodynamic Seed Sowing aka Moon Phase Gardening

On March 8, 2024 By Stefan Drew

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The Practice Of Sowing Seeds According To The Moon Phases Is Known As “Biodynamic Farming” Or “Moon Phase Gardening.” Moon Phase Gardening is based on the belief that the moon’s gravitational pull and its phases can influence the growth and behaviour of plants.… More Leave a comment

The 3 Principles to Successful Agribusiness – Dr. Emma Naluyima

On January 31, 2024 By Stefan Drew

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Dr Emma Naluyima’s 3 Principles to Successful Agribusiness Can Also Apply To Successful Allotments & Gardens (Depending On Your Objectives). Dr. Emma Naluyima, Uganda’s top female youth agripreneur, is a force of nature. She not only understands the circular nature of growing crops and animals but practises it on an acre of land.… More Leave a comment

Traditional Versus No Dig Versus Minimal Disturbance Gardening

On January 19, 2024 By Stefan Drew

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The Dig, No Dig Debate Never Ceases. Gardeners Argue Which Is Best & Even Possible. But Maybe There’s a Middle Road, Minimal Disturbance Gardening. In gardening there’s always debate, discussion and sometimes arguments. One that I hear most weeks is the Dig, No Dig debate.… More Leave a comment

Advantages & Disadvantages Of Raised Beds

On December 25, 2023 By Stefan Drew

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The Advantages & Disadvantages Of Raised Beds Are Frequently Discussed By Gardeners & Allotment Plot Holders. But There Is A Lot Of Confusion. Here’s My Professional View. What Are Raised Beds? This is where much of the “Advantages & Disadvantages Of Raised Beds” confusion starts.… More 2 responses

The Plastic Sheet In Gardens Controversy

On November 21, 2023 By Stefan Drew

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Using Plastic Sheets In Gardens Is Controversial. What Are The Pros, Cons & Science? Are Sheets /Or Tarps Useful Or Damaging To Soils & Plants? Thats What This Article Examines. Plastic is everywhere. In supermarkets where it wraps and double wraps food and other products; in our vehicles, white goods and homes.… More Leave a comment