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A Vegetable Growers Guide for Adapting to a Changing Climate

Climate change poses big challenges to vegetable gardeners, from unpredictable weather patterns to extreme temperatures and shifting seasons. This guide offers strategies to help you adapt and thrive to these environmental uncertainties...

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David

The GrowMad Definitive Guide to Allotments

For many home gardeners having an allotment is the ultimate dream, although obtaining and managing one is not as straight forward. With this ultimate guide we'll take you by the hand and lead you to your dream...

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Jodie Buck

Bio Bloom

Date: 01/01/2026

Every so often, you discover something that stops you in your tracks - something that makes you completely rethink your approach. That's what biochar did for me. Here was a solution that could genuinely transform how we grow, improve our soil, and capture carbon

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The Basics of Straw Bale Gardening

Date: 15/02/2024

Straw bale gardening is not a new method of growing, but has gone out of fashion over the decades as newer techniques and methods came into vogue.Guest writer, Simon Gibbins, shares advice on its resurgence...

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David

What are Catch and Cover Crops and why you should be using them

Date: 02/09/2023

Catch Crops, Cover Crops, or Green Manures are essentially the same and all fundamental in any organic growing set-up. They may not produce food directly but should be included in your crop program. GrowMad investigates.

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David

The GrowMad Essential Guide to Summer Salads in Pots

Date: 16/03/2023

No summer would be complete without a simple salad and it's an easy item to produce, even with limited space. GrowMad's David shows you an easy, Step-by-step method of growing this summer salad basic, even without a garden...

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Microgreens - What are They and How Do You Grow Them?

Date: 10/03/2023

Plant-based foods are a big topic at the moment and there's a new kid on the block. Microgreens are very much in vogue, but what exactly are they and are they worth the hype? GrowMad's David takes a closer look at these diminutive plants...

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Claire Tilley

Just How Organic is Your Organic Vegetable Plot?

Date: 01/03/2023

Do you consider yourself to be an organic grower? That's great if you do, but just how organic is your fruit and vegetable produce in reality? GrowMad's Claire digs a little deeper to find out how your organic credentials stack up...

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The GrowMad Guide to Labelling and Record Keeping

Date: 16/02/2023

Are you frustrated by having your best harvest ever but didn't keep notes of sowing dates or even the variety names? GrowMad's David shows you some fail-proof labelling and record-keeping methods to keep you from losing the plot...

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David

How to Chit Potato Seed

Date: 01/02/2023

Every grower has heard of the term 'chitting potato seed' but just what does it mean to chit potato seed and Just how essential is the process? GrowMad's David aims to throw some light on this annual ritual in the gardener's calendar...

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David

8 Top-Tips to Growing the perfect Parsnips

Date: 04/01/2023

Parsnips surely are one of winter's stalwart vegetables but are surprisingly not the easiest of veg types to grow. If you would like to master the secrets of producing perfect Parsnips, GrowMad's David reveals 8 of his top tips... 

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Seed Supplier Review - Kings Seeds

Date: 23/11/2024

Seed suppliers are a vital part of the "Grow Your Own" ecosystem. Whether you're starting from seed or buying young plants, it all begins with the suppliers. In this series, we explore UK seed providers, and in this review, we turn our focus to - Kings Seeds.

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Science Lab Articles

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Claire Tilley

Natures Antidote to the WInter Blues

As winter is approaching, there are many plants that can help keep those winter blues away. Join Claire to discover the secret science behind herbs and foods available in the wild 

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Claire Tilley

Composting-Turning Garden Waste into Garden Gold

Date: 07/11/2026

Composting is nature's recycling system, transforming everyday garden and kitchen waste into something wonderful for your soil.GrowMad's Claire Tilley digs a little deeper to uncover the secrets to making your own homemade compost.

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Can Eating More Broccoli Help Protect Against Cancer?

Date: 01/09/2023

Is it just hype that eating more broccoli and other cruciferous  vegetables in your diet really can assist in the fight against Cancer? GrowMad's very own vegetable science specialist digs a little deeper to shed some light on the issue...

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Claire Tilley

What is Soil pH and Why is it Important

Date: 04/02/2023

Understanding where your soil pH is on the acid/alkaline scale is an essential measure if you wish to obtain the very best results and yields from your plot. GrowMad's Claire is here to explain all you need to know about soil pH and how to optimise it... 

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Claire Tilley

How Do Seeds Germinate?

Date: 26/10/2022

As a grower, unless you buy plot-ready plants, you will be purchasing seeds and carrying out your own propagation. Have you ever wondered just what happens between sowing seed and plant emergence? GrowMad's Claire explains the process...

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David

Vegetables that contain the 9 essential amino acids

Date: 03/12/2021

The nine essential amino acids can’t be produced by your body and must be obtained through your diet. GrowMad's Claire takes a more in-depth look at some of the plant-based sources and some ideas of subjects you can grow at home...

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