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King’s 1946 Origin Of The No Dig Technique?

On August 22, 2023 By Stefan Drew

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Is Frederick Charles King’s “Is Digging Necessary” the 1946 Origin Of No Dig? The Title Suggests It Is But The Content Isn’t Pure No Dig. Some people argue that No Dig is new and others that it is as old as gardening itself.… More 2 responses

What Are The Advantages Of No Dig Gardening?

On June 1, 2023 By Stefan Drew

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What Are The Advantages Of No Dig Gardening? No-dig gardening is a method of gardening that involves layering organic matter on top of the soil, rather than digging it up. In my early days I used traditional gardening and horticulture techniques, that was how I made a living.… More 2 responses

Charles Dowding: Biodiversity & No Dig

On August 19, 2022 By Stefan Drew

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Charles Dowding: Biodiversity & No Dig is a video in which Charles explains his ethos and methods that increase yields and soil biodiversity. Soil is at the heart of growing most of the crops we rely on for food and other vegetable related products.… More 2 responses

How to Convert a Lawn or Patio into a New “No Dig” Veg Garden

On March 25, 2020 By Stefan Drew

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The Covid 19 Pandemic and the good weather have coincided in the UK. And many people are resurrecting their vegetable and fruit gardening skills or starting from scratch. Here’s How To Convert a Lawn into A Veg Garden. So today’s post is about how to construct a new veg patch on an existing patio or lawn.… More

Christine Joynson

November 13, 2023.

Great site, even for those of us in France. As well as Stefan's extensive knowledge, information and experiences shared between members is invaluable .

Gail Howden

November 12, 2023.

Love this site. Such a wealth of information

Jess Durham

November 11, 2023.

I love this site, full of top tips for growing your own and lots to appeal to those of us trying to do it on a budget. No negativity, no-one criticises what some would think is an easy question, just loads of help and encouragement delivered with a smile. Thank you Stephan.

Paul Hawes

Stephan is a great source of knowledge and advice for gardener's of all levels.

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Daily gardening advice in "bite size portions" , easy to understand and put into practice. Stefan is quick to respond to queries.

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November 10, 2023.

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Richard Spencer

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Shelley Jones

June 29, 2023.

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