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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.

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!

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.

Organic Seeds UK: Where to Find Them and What to Look For

You’ll learn where to find organic seeds in Britain, what certification means, and how to choose varieties that suit your soil and your approach to growing food.

The Complete Guide to How to Grow Broad Beans Successfully

We love growing broad beans and whilst they are moderately simple plants to grow there are some considerations to keep in mind.

Best Plants in Clay Soil and How to Work with It

A growers guide to clay soil. Which plants thrive, which struggle, and how to improve heavy ground over time without fighting what it does naturally.
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