October 2020 autumn harvests, new planting under cover, composting wood chips, diseases
29th September 2020 Autumn, Featured
It’s a stark difference between the remains of summer in late September, and an entry to winter by 31st. I notice while picking salads every week, how leaves from the same plants become thinner, paler and smaller, the opposite of spring. It’s as much about light as temperature. September here has been unusually dry, with […]
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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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