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Effective Drainage In Gardens & Allotments …

On November 19, 2024 By Stefan Drew
  • How To Dig For Victory
Gardens Need Good Drainage Because Most Veg Prefer Well Drained Soil & Struggle With Waterlogging. How To Drain Gardens & Allotments. Read More In This Article. The UK’s unpredictable climate, with its frequent rainfall and periods of intense downpours, can pose significant challenges for gardeners and Allotment tenants.… More Leave a comment

A Gardener’s Guide to Soil Microbes & Plant Root Exudates

On November 4, 2024 By Stefan Drew
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Most Gardeners Understand The Crucial Role That Organic Matter Plays In Soil Health. But Few Know The Role Of Plant Root Exudates. Most gardeners know that healthy soil is full of beneficial microbes that contribute to nutrient cycling, disease suppression, carbon sequestration, moisture retention and improved soil structure.… More Leave a comment

Improving Drainage in Clay Soils

On November 22, 2023 By Stefan Drew
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Clays Can Be Cold Wet Soils, Difficult To Drain, Hard To Cultivate, Impossible To Drain. In This Article I’m Advising on How to Improve Drainage In Clay Soils. To understand how to improve drainage in clay soils we first need to understand the soil beneath our feet.… More Leave a comment

Soil Properties & How To Facilitate Life

On April 24, 2023 By Stefan Drew
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This Video On Soil Properties & How To Facilitate Life Is A Superb. It Captures The Basics In Just A Few Minutes. I Recommend It. Watch Now! I‘ve written a lot on soil properties; about soil structure, the rhizosphere, plant/ animal interactions, plant nutrition etc.… More Leave a comment

Soil Porosity: What Is It, Why It Matters, Improving Soil Porosity

On September 23, 2021 By Stefan Drew
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Soil Porosity Is Vital For Plant Growth. Without It Plants Die, Soils Degrade & Soils Become Waterlogged. But Too Much Porosity Leads to Dry Soils That Cannot Support Plants. So How Do We Ensure Adequate Soil Porosity?   Soil Porosity isn’t something that most gardeners dwell on too much.… More Leave a comment

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    • What To Sow in January In UK Gardens & Greenhouses
    • What To Sow In February In The UK
    • What To Sow In March
    • What to Sow in April: Veg For UK Gardens
    • What to Sow in May
    • What Vegetable Seeds Can I Sow In June In The UK?
    • Vegetable Seeds to Sow in July in the UK
    • What to Sow in August: My 25 Favourites
    • What to Sow in September: Peas Might Surprise You
    • What to Sow In October: U.K. Fruit & Veg Gardens
    • What to Sow in November: In UK Gardens, Greenhouses, Tunnels, Balconies & Windowsills
    • What to Sow In December: In the Vegetable Garden
  • What To Grow?
    • Vegetables
      • What To Grow In Winter: Sprouted Seeds, Microgreens & Baby Plants
      • How To Grow Winter Salads and Leaves in Greenhouses, Tunnels and under Cloches in The UK
      • How to String and Train Tomatoes
      • 40 Unusual Vegetables To Grow In A UK Garden
    • Fruit
  • Science
    • The Beauty and Meaning of Latin Plant Names
    • Mendel’s Three Laws of Genetics & How to Grow and Save Seeds
    • What Is A Seed?
  • Techniques
    • Subpod: Pros and Cons Of Using Subpods
    • Square Foot Gardening In The UK: The Pros And Cons
  • Resources
    • Books
    • How to Grow Vegetables & Fruit In The UK
      • How to Grow Lettuce: Handy Hints & Tips
      • How to Grow Leeks
      • How To Grow Tomatoes in The UK
      • How To Grow Korean Celery
      • How To Grow Lentils In The UK
      • How To Grow Chickpeas In The UK
      • How To Grow Physalis Peruviana aka Cape Gooseberry 
      • How To Grow Red Amaranth aka Callaloo
      • How To Grow Bittercress, A Tasty Edible Weed!
      • How To Grow Celery In The UK
      • How To Grow Hamburg Parsley
    • Gardening Videos
    • Growing Crops in Polytunnels: The Pros, Cons & Other Considerations
    • Gardening Terminology: Strange Gardening & Botanical Words That Are Important For Gardeners
    • Gardening Myths Examined, Explained & Disabused
    • Peat-Free Composts: The Truth About Buying & Using Garden Composts
    • Common Gardening Mistakes Beginners Make
    • Low Cost Gardening Techniques That Keep Garden Costs Down
    • How To Recognise Common Garden Weeds: Garden Weed Identification Guide
    • Saving Water in The Garden: Harvesting, Storing & Moving Rain Water Using Sustainable Recycled Materials
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