Charles Dowding of No-Dig Gardening

The Winter Growers Podcast

Charles Dowding is a pioneer of no-dig gardening in Somerset, England. He is a creator, developer, and teacher of no-dig methods for the last 40+ years. He currently has 1/3 acre under production at Home Acres which he primarily uses as a teaching site and runs a no-dig YouTube channel with instructional videos on his no-dig techniques. He's the author of 11! books, inculding How to Grow Winter Vegetables, has created several online courses, gives talks, and writes for gardening publications regularly. Growing at the 51st* in zone 8 in south west England, he appreciates the easy Winter growing from just one Fall/Summer planting, but he also recognizes the challenges of transplant timing and keeping the beds planted during damp Winter conditions. Charles has an endless curiosity for learning and teaching and has contributed a wealth of knowledge to farmers and gardeners all over the world.

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