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Practical tips, real experiences, and traditions rooted in farming life.

What Are The Best Carrot Companion Plants

I’ve found that most growers focus on which plants to combine without considering when those companions should go in relative to the carrots themselves. Sowing a companion crop too early can shade out your carrot seedlings, whilst planting too late means you’ve missed the window for pest protection when it matters most.

Dwarf Fruit Trees: A Grower’s Guide for British Gardens

Everything you need to know about growing dwarf fruit trees in British gardens. Covers rootstocks, varieties, regional differences, and what actually works in our climate.

From Seed to Stalk: How to Grow Celery

Learn how to grow celery with me from seed to stalk BFFD teaches you how to grow all things food!

A Beginner’s Guide on How to Keep Geese at Home

keeping geese is one of the most rewarding aspects of poultry farming. Geese, similar to ducks are great ecosystem keepers where they actively sort the ground without damaging your crops.

British Pick Your Own Strawberries Guide to PYO Operations

Pick your own operations are something that really brings your communities together but PYO is something that really needs taking into consideration.

How to Keep Carrot Fly Away With the Right Carrot Fly Netting

Carrot flyies are destructive and can really disappoint a growing season. In this article we discuss various netting tips to prevent carrot flies.
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