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Composting Methods Compared

On May 29, 2026 By Stefan Drew

Compost

How To Compost: A Complete Comparison Of The Best Composting Methods For UK Gardeners (Including Cold, Hot, Bokashi & Vermicomposting). Composting is easy. In fact, stopping organic matter from decomposing is very difficult. From the point of view of our veg, we dry, freeze, chill, pickle etc all as means to stop our veg from rotting.… More Leave a comment

Henderson’s 1866 Gardening Soil Secrets Still Relevant Today

On March 30, 2026 By Stefan Drew

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Discover How Peter Henderson’s 1866 Classic Gardening For Profit aka “Gardening Soil Secrets”, Still Guides UK Growers With Timeless Soil, Drainage & Crop Rotation Wisdom. Screenshot In 1866, a Scotsman, Peter Henderson, turned American immigrant published a slim volume titled Gardening for Profit.… More Leave a comment

How To Grow Veg In Dry Conditions

On March 23, 2026 By Stefan Drew

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Parts of the UK Are Very Dry. Drier Than Jerusalem In Some Cases. But Fruit & Veg Can Thrive If You Follow These Basic Tips. A comprehensive strategy for cultivating fruit and vegetables in dry areas, or during drought years, in the UK focuses on soil moisture retention, strategic irrigation, and the integration of perennial and “edimental” crops when thinking about How To Grow Veg In Dry Conditions.… More Leave a comment

Heating Greenhouses or Homes With Compost Heaps?

On March 16, 2026 By Stefan Drew

Permaculture

Free Heat? The Jean Pain System: Harnessing Large-Scale Brushwood Composting for Domestic Heat People often suggest heating their greenhouses or homes with the waste heat from their compost heaps. It is a compelling idea, heat at nil cost. Fuel for Free?… More Leave a comment

How To Sterilise Garden Soil

On October 13, 2025 By Stefan Drew

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Knowing How To Sterilise Garden Soil Is Useful When Small Batches Are Needed For Seed Sowing & Potting. It Quickly Destroys Weeds, Pests & Diseases At Minimal Cost. For decades commercial growers have sterilised their greenhouse border soil using steam or chemicals.… More Leave a comment

Soil Nutrient Availability in Traditional Dig Versus No Dig Gardening

On March 17, 2025 By Stefan Drew

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The Level Of Soil Nutrient Availability In Traditional Dig Versus No Dig Gardening Is Significant & Accounts For The Annual Increase In Yields In The No Dig System. This Is Largely Due To The Methods Of Application, Decomposition Processes & Soil Interactions.… More Leave a comment

The Great Compost Application Debate: Autumn vs. Spring Application

On November 6, 2024 By Stefan Drew

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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