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Companion Planting: Facts & Myths

On October 19, 2023 By Stefan Drew

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Companion Planting Ideas Have Been Around For Centuries, But Do They Work, What Does Science & Experience Tell Us? The move to cut out the use of harmful pesticides in gardens and allotments has encouraged many people to investigate companion planting and the internet is full of companion planting charts, articles, videos and suggestions that many of us want to believe.… More Leave a comment

Leaky Dams aka Porous Check Dams

On October 15, 2023 By Stefan Drew

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Leaky Dams Are A Feature Of An Increasing Number Of UK Water Catchments, & Here Is Australia’s Answer To Erosion Control In the West Country, we are well aware of how leaky dams can help control erosion, rainwater run off and inadvertant nutrient enrichment of water catchments.… More Leave a comment

6 Soil Erosion Control Techniques From the Caribbean

On October 13, 2023 By Stefan Drew

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Soil Erosion Control & Hillside Garden Terracing For Trees, Food Forests & Crops Are All Included In the Short, Informative & Amusing Video. The following video is a masterpiece and quickly demonstrates a host of techniques. It starts by introducing the A frame, then shows how an A frame can be used to mark contours.… More Leave a comment

Silvopasture Research on Devon Farms

On October 6, 2023 By Stefan Drew

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The Devon Silvopasture Network Is Embarking On A 12-Year Trial, Involving Six Farms Alongside A Dedicated Research Farm, To Facilitate The Strategic Incorporation Of Trees Into Their Livestock Operations. The Basic Principles Remind Me Of Food Forests. This Silvopasture Research trial encompasses a diverse array of planting methods, including cluster planting, standardised spacing, and the establishment of shelterbelts.… More Leave a comment

Living Mulches under Arable Crops: A Lesson for Gardeners?

On October 5, 2023 By Stefan Drew

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Living Mulches Are Natural And Feel Intuitively Right For Arable Farms And Gardens. Understand The Technology With This Research Based Video. I frequently hear gardeners saying that farmers don’t do No Dig and so many other horticultural practices I recommend. But the reality is different.… More Leave a comment

Do Walipini Underground Greenhouses Work in UK?

On August 26, 2023 By Stefan Drew

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In The Hunt For Gardening Perfection People Ask Do Walipini Underground Greenhouses Work in UK? The Idea Is Attractive But Do Walipini Work In Our Colder Northern Climate? Walipini is word taken from the Aymaran language of Bolivia. Or so it says on Wikipedia.… More 2 responses

Mexican Chinampas: Are They The Most Productive Agriculture / Gardening System Ever?

On August 3, 2023 By Stefan Drew

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Are Mexican Chinampas The Most Productive Agriculture System Ever Devised? They Are A Form Of Raised Beds in Lakes. Check This to Decide For Yourself. Mexican Chinampas, aka floating gardens, have long history in Mexico and go back to Aztec / Meso-american food growing methods that we’ve almost forgotten.… More Leave a comment