How To Dig For Victory

Stefan is hugely knowledgeable, a true expert in his field, and shares his knowledge generously. Much of what he shares is new or different to the run of the mill sources of information, and his communication style is engaging and participative. Stefan’s approach and content are welcoming and valuable whether you are a beginner or already very experienced. Highly recommend.

Stefan has a practical no nonsense approach to gardening, obviously based on many years of experience in horticulture, and particularly vegetable growing. No question is too trivial or basic for him to give an answer which explains in simple terms what new gardeners need to know, while providing more in depth information for more experienced growers. I find his approach down to earth, (no pun intended), while his knowledge of the growing of fruit and vegetables is extensive. He is never afra...

Having moved to Devon I have for the first time had a fairly large garden to tend. As a novice I joined this group thinking I would just read the tips and hints on growing fruit and vegetables. However I have asked questions, sought advise and been guided without any hesitation from the group members and Stephan. I am so very pleased I joined up and didn't let my lack of knowledge deter me. Thanks to all concerned but mostly Stephan for setting up the group.

The vast encyclopedic knowledge of Stefan is a great attribute to his success in encouraging and inspiring all levels of gardener, from the first time novice to the more experienced. Even more is his never ending willingness and enthusiasm to answer the most elementry and often repeated questions by newcomer's and others and this has cultivated a community spirit which embodies the whole ethos of the DFV page nurturing it from an embryonic stage into a blossoming welcoming, informative, he...

Fantastic Facebook group started during the COVID-19 lockdown to help you get started, or to get better results, growing your own fruit and veg. We've had a few hits and misses over the years but thanks to this great group, we've grown my best-ever crops of potatoes, tomatoes, cucumbers and chillies. We've also had great results first time from loads of other plants - runner beans, onions, celeriac and cabbage to name a few. But more than that, I've learned loads from Stefan, the group's ...