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Gardeners Can Learn From Farm Intercropping

On December 31, 2024 By Stefan Drew

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Gardeners Can Learn A Lot From Intercropping, The Practice Of Growing Two Or More Crops Together, Practiced By Some UK Farmers Seeking To Reduce Reliance On Chemicals And Potentially Boost Yields. This article explores the benefits and challenges of intercropping, addressing some frequently asked questions from a UK farming AND gardening perspective. … More 1 response

Using Permaculture In UK Gardens & Allotments

On December 30, 2024 By Stefan Drew

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I’m Frequently Asked About Using Permaculture In UK Gardens & Allotments. To Do So We Have To Adopt A Mindset .. & Much More. It Is A Way To Garden With Nature. The person to really ask , about using permaculture?,… More 2 responses

How to Build a Swale

On December 16, 2024 By Stefan Drew

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Knowing How to Build a Swale Is An Important Gardening Skill In Many Countries. It Needs To Be Better Understood In the UK. A swale is a simple, yet effective tool for water conservation and soil health. And in this article I’ll explain How to Build a Swale.… More Leave a comment

A Green Revolution in Ethiopia: From Desert to Oasis

On December 11, 2024 By Stefan Drew

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The Power of Farmer-Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR) in Ethiopia. From Famine & Drought, to Sustainable Land Management. Ethiopians can teach us some basic principles that we can apply in out UK gardens … learn their secrets here. By using The Power of Farmer-Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR), Ethiopia, a very arid African country, has embarked on an ambitious journey to restore its degraded landscapes.… More Leave a comment

The Purpose of Swales in Gardens and Allotments

On December 10, 2024 By Stefan Drew

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Swales In Gardens & Allotments Can Capture, Store and Release Rainwater. Designed Properly They Can Also Act as A Terrace Feature That Increases Planting Area on Steep Land Swales are earthworks designed to capture and slowly release rainwater. They are a valuable tool in sustainable veg gardening, landscaping and agriculture, offering numerous benefits including making cultivatable terrace space available on steep slopes.… More Leave a comment

A Country Sized Allotment Garden: Africa’s Green Wall

On November 20, 2024 By Stefan Drew

The World’s Biggest Allotment or Food Forest Is Being Built In The Sahel Region Of Africa. The Sahara Desert Is Turning Into Africa’s Green Wall. What Does This Mean For UK Gardeners? Every week I work in and on our UK based food forest and correspond with other food forest and permaculture owners and advocates.… More Leave a comment

Essential Traditional British Gardening Skills: Fruit and Veg

On November 7, 2024 By Stefan Drew

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UK Gardeners Have Developed A Unique Set Of Gardening Skills And Techniques. Here’s My List Of Essential & Traditional Gardening Skills For Growing Fruit & Vegetables In The UK. I’ve broken them down by Traditional gardening skills and used bullet points to make reading quick and easy for you.… More Leave a comment