April 15th in a cold spring, fleece covers, transplant survival, new bed and compost heap
15th April 2021 Featured, Spring
A difficult spring so far, with a lack of warmth and frosts down to -4.5 C here, nine frosts in the last 12 nights. However it has been dry! And although that means watering new transplants, it also means that growth stays healthy. All my carrots have come up, with no slug damage. That is […]
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Article: Getting down to earth
15th June 2008 Articles
Getting down to earth – 2008 Pioneering organic gardener Charles Dowding explains how important it is to know what sort of soil you’re dealing with and the effect it can have on your yiel
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Article: Do you dig it?
23rd June 2007 Articles
Do you dig it? – Amateur Gardening – 23 June 2007 For many traditional gardeners digging is a crucial activity. But gardening without digging could be just the thing for anyone wanting to
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Article: Leave that spade alone
7th May 2007 Articles
Leave that spade alone – The Guardian – May 7th 2007 It’s a dream come true: you don’t need to dig over your garden patch to guarantee bumper crops. Veg guru Charles Dowding explains a
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Article: It may be time to hang up your spade
7th April 2007 Articles
It may be time to hang up your spade – Western Morning News – April 7th 2007 Anne Swithinbank meets a gardener who says there is no need to dig your beds.
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Article: Salad days that last forever
18th March 2007 Articles
Salad days that last forever – The Sunday Times – March 18th 2007 Caroline Donald picks up some tips from a leading organic gardener on how to grow tasty leaves all year round.
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