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The Early Sowing Myth

On February 12, 2026 By Stefan Drew

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To Many Gardeners, The Arrival Of February Or March Signals An Urgent Need To Begin Sowing Tender Crops Like Tomatoes, Chillies, And Sweetcorn. There Is A Persistent Belief That A ‘Long Season’ Is Essential For Success In The British Climate. However, As Experienced Market Gardeners Know, And Academic Research Confirms, This ‘Early-Bird’ Approach Is Often Counterproductive.… More Leave a comment

There’s Hope For Gardeners & Lakes in the Desert

On February 9, 2026 By Stefan Drew

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You Think Gardening Is Sometimes Tough? Then Try Building Gardens & Lakes in the Desert. In Chad They Are & Feeding Whole Villages All Year. Arid Chad And if they can do that what can we achieve on our allotments and in our gardens?… More Leave a comment

The Essential Guide to Garden Mesh & Netting for British Pest Control

On December 10, 2025 By Stefan Drew

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Effective, Non-Chemical Pest Control Is Often Seen As Fundamental To Successful Gardening. For UK Based Gardeners Seeking To Protect Crops From A Variety Of Pests—From The Very Small Flea Beetle To The Destructive Cabbage White Butterfly And Larger Birds—Selecting The Correct Mesh Or Netting Barrier Is Crucial.… More Leave a comment

Past Mistakes That Haunt Food Production Today

On November 7, 2025 By Stefan Drew

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Mankind Makes Mistakes! Farming & Food Production Mistakes Are Very Visible & Involve Everyone As We All Eat Food. Here I Examine Food And Farming Mistakes We Are All Involved In At Some Level. Over time, several once-standard agricultural practices in fruit and vegetable production have been disproven or are now frowned upon due to their environmental and health consequences.… More 1 response

Mulches and Mulching: A Guide for UK Gardeners

On October 22, 2025 By Stefan Drew

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Mulching Is A Core Gardening Practice Used Primarily To Conserve Water, Suppress Weed Growth & Enrich The Soil Around Your Plants. Beyond these practical benefits, a layer of mulch creates a neat and tidy finish in your garden and can significantly cut down the time you spend on watering and weeding.… More Leave a comment

The Advantages of Woodchip Paths in Vegetable Gardens

On October 15, 2025 By Stefan Drew

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The Advantages of Woodchip Paths in Vegetable Gardens Include Better Crop Growth, Improved Soil Health & Safe Surface To Walk On. I Also Love The Fact The Plants Have An Additional Root Run, More Nutrients & More Light. Being able to walk on my garden paths in winter without the danger of slippery surfaces, churning up mud and getting wet feet from puddles or doing grass is something I have always appreciated.… More 4 responses

What Are Ollas? (Oy Yahs)

On October 10, 2025 By Stefan Drew

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Ollas (Oy Yahs) Are Porous Earthenware Pots, With Lids, That Are Partially Buried in Gardens To Slowly Release Water For Plant Irrigation. But Do They Work? Ollas are an ancient technique that has been used in arid regions for generations and have earth their place in gardening and horticulture.… More Leave a comment