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Doubling Allotment or Garden Production

On May 11, 2026 By Stefan Drew

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Can We Really Double The Weight of Crops We Produce? Can We Double Garden Output? We Can If We Think Laterally & It Takes No Extra Effort or Money. In the United Kingdom, significant portions of edible produce are discarded as garden waste.… More Leave a comment

60 Unusual Perennial & Kitchen Garden Edibles

On May 6, 2026 By Stefan Drew

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Veg Growers Tend To Focus On The Traditional, But Here Are 60 Unusual Garden Edibles That Often Get Missed. They Deserve To Be Growing In More Gardens & Allotments! Cultivating a truly resilient kitchen garden means looking beyond the common allotment staples.… More Leave a comment

How To Grow Chickpeas On The Moon

On May 4, 2026 By Stefan Drew

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UK Gardeners Know The Feeling Of Battling Heavy Clay, Slugs, And A British Summer That Lasts About A Fortnight. But Spare A Thought For The Astronauts On NASA’s Artemis Mission. Because When They Get Back To The Moon, They’ll Be Trying To Grow Chickpeas In Lunar Dust.… More Leave a comment

How to Grow Veganic Crops Without Animal Manure

On April 27, 2026 By Stefan Drew

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Vegans Steer Away From All Animal Based Products Which Means A Different Approach. This Article Is About How To Grow Veganic Crops. Vegan gardening might seem an alien concept to some gardeners. But, I like to keep an open mind, listen and look at the science.… More Leave a comment

High-Tech Allotments: Could Vertical Veg Gardening Be the Future of Our Five-a-Day?

On April 24, 2026 By Stefan Drew

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It Appears To Be Science Fiction But Growing Veg Crops Indoors Without Sunlight Might Be The Future. Read My High Tech Vertical Garden Article Here. This article is a bit high tech for most allotments or gardens. And I can’t say I am convinced it is the future ..… More 2 responses

What Can Be Safely Sown in April in UK?

On April 15, 2026 By Stefan Drew

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With Late Frosts Expected In The UK, Protecting Young Seedlings Is Vital. The Safest April Approach Is To Start Seeds In Pots Or Modules, Even Hardy Ones, So They Can Be Moved Under Cover If Frost Threatens. However, Many Vegetable Crops Can Still Be Sown Outdoors This Month.… More Leave a comment

How To Match Soils & Vegetable Crops

On April 13, 2026 By Stefan Drew

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Gardeners Frequently Struggle To Grow Basic Crops Because Their Soil Is Unsuitable. By Working With Nature Growing Becomes Easier. Knowing How To Match Soils & Vegetable Crops Is Essential. Adding sand to a clay soil to grow carrots rarely works. Without enough organic matter the clay / sand mix just turns to “concrete”.… More Leave a comment