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The “No Bare Earth” UK Calendar

On April 6, 2026 By Stefan Drew

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This UK Rotation Assumes You Are Using Henderson’s “Extravagant Manuring” (Applying A 5-10cm Layer Of Well-Rotted Compost Or Manure In Late Winter). In my previous post, “Henderson’s 1866 Gardening Soil Secrets for the Modern UK Gardener”, I discussed how Scottish born Henderson grow crops on his market garden in New Jersey and his 1866 book that described the process.… More Leave a comment

When Is It Safe To Plant Out?

On April 1, 2026 By Stefan Drew

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The Great British “Planting Out” Dilemma: A 2026 Gardener’s Guide to Timing and Resilience, Balancing, Frost, Wind, Rain & Sunlight For UK Gardeners, The Transition From Windowsill To Vegetable Patch Is The Most Precarious Moment Of The Year. While The Calendar Might Suggest Spring Has Arrived, It Rarely Has!… More Leave a comment

How To Grow Veg In Dry Conditions

On March 23, 2026 By Stefan Drew

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Parts of the UK Are Very Dry. Drier Than Jerusalem In Some Cases. But Fruit & Veg Can Thrive If You Follow These Basic Tips. A comprehensive strategy for cultivating fruit and vegetables in dry areas, or during drought years, in the UK focuses on soil moisture retention, strategic irrigation, and the integration of perennial and “edimental” crops when thinking about How To Grow Veg In Dry Conditions.… More Leave a comment

Should Leaves Be Removed: The Science & Practicality

On March 2, 2026 By Stefan Drew

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People Frequently Suggest Leaves Should Be Removed From Plants. But Is This Myth Or Sense? Let’s Look At The Reality. Should Leaves Be Removed? It causes so many online arguments, in many cases based on nothing but folklore, myth and legend.… More Leave a comment

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

The Fruit & Vegetables of South America

On January 28, 2026 By Stefan Drew

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South America Is One Of The World’s Primary Centres Of Agricultural Biodiversity. Many Staples Now Central To Global Diets Originated In The Andean Highlands, The Amazon Basin, Or The Tropical Lowlands Of The Continent. Discover the Fruit & Vegetables of South America Here.… More Leave a comment

Reimagining Wheat: From Homogeneous Fields to a Flourishing Future

On January 14, 2026 By Stefan Drew

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Wheat Breeding & Cultivation Is Changing & This Has Implications For Veg Production. What Can We Learn From Population Wheat & Cereal Farmers? Most of my articles are about fruit and veg growing. But we need to rethink our crops if we are to cope with climate change.… More Leave a comment