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Are Flower Pot Candle Heaters Safe Or Dangerous?

On January 4, 2024 By Stefan Drew

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Energy Is Expensive, So Free Heating Hacks Abound. But Are Flower Pot Candle Heaters Safe Or Dangerous? Every winter day I see people talking about how flower pot heaters can keep our greenhouses frost free. But are they safe? Let me start by saying I’m not an expert on fire safety.… 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

What Is A Microclimate?

On December 24, 2023 By Stefan Drew

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Microclimates Are Local Climate Conditions In Small Areas Or Parts Of A Garden, Causing Better Or Worse Growing Conditions For Plants, Gardeners & Allotment Plot Holders. A microclimate refers to the climate conditions within a relatively small and localized area that may differ from the surrounding, larger climate.… More Leave a comment

Why Companion Planting Doesn’t Work (Always?)

On November 22, 2023 By Stefan Drew

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Why Companion Planting Doesn’t Work. A Provocative Look At The Dangers And Inconsistencies Of Companion Planting & The Evidence That It Might Not Work. I know that some companion planting ideas work. They make sense and I’ve seen evidence that they work.… 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

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