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Watering Guidelines For Fruit and Vegetable Crops During Heatwaves

On June 26, 2026 By Stefan Drew

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Watering Guidelines: Gardeners Frequently Panic When The Sun Shines And Believe They Have To Water Every Day, Or Even Twice A Day. The Truth Is Most Gardeners Either Overwater During Hot Weather Or Water In The Wrong Way. As a market gardener I grew many of the crops that gardeners grow, in the same type of conditions.… More Leave a comment

When Should Plants Be Watered?

On May 26, 2026 By Stefan Drew

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When Should Plants Be Watered? Simple, When They Need Water. But The Art Of Watering Defeats Many Gardeners, Leading To Poor Yields/Plant Death. And Professional Growers Leave Watering To Most Experienced Person Employed. Watering looks easy. Just use a can or hose and add water to the soil around the plants.… More Leave a comment

Essential Soil & Water Facts for Gardeners

On December 8, 2025 By Stefan Drew

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These Essential Soil & Water Facts Indicate How We Should Garden As the Climate Warms. Creating The Right Conditions Allow Plants to Thrive. 1. The Power of Organic Matter (By Weight) Composts and soil organic matter can hold between 10 and 20 times their own dry weight in water.… More Leave a comment

How the Romans Moved Water Uphill

On September 19, 2025 By Stefan Drew

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Roman Engineers Raised Water Uphill, Moved It Long Distances & Stored It for Roman Gardens & Gardeners, Using Aqueducts, Ctesbian Machines, Hydraulic Wheels & Archimedes Screws! The Romans were unparalleled masters of hydraulic engineering, developing sophisticated systems to transport, lift, and store water.… More Leave a comment

How To Harvest More Rainwater

On September 17, 2025 By Stefan Drew

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To Effectively Harvest Rainwater In UK Gardens And Allotments, We Need To Focus On Maximising Collection From All Available Surfaces And Directing It To Storage, Even When Direct Tank Placement Isn’t Feasible. This Approach Ensures A Reliable, Sustainable Supply Of Water, Crucial Given The Often-Unpredictable British Weather & Increasing Summer Droughts.… More Leave a comment

Gardening Without Rain: Improving Water Resilience in Gardens & Allotments

On August 20, 2025 By Stefan Drew

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Drought, Low Rainfall & High Summer Temperatures Are All Contributing To Challenging Growing Condition & Climateflation. Here’s How To Combat The Lack Of Rain. This summer we have had a long dry summer where I live in Devon. Temperatures have been above average as well.… More 2 responses

How Often Should I Water Veg?

On June 20, 2025 By Stefan Drew

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How Often Should I Water Veg? The Answer Depends On So Many Factors. But Here Are a Few Basic Rules And Tips For UK Gardeners. In large Victorian gardens the watering was left to the most skilled gardener in the team.… More 2 responses