From a hobbyist veg grower, through the Giant Veg competition champion, to a keen beekeeper – Sebastian has it all ticked. He inherited a passion for homegrown produce through his Polish ancestry. Allotmenteering in Poland is somewhat a national sport. His devotion to selecting the finest seeds and cooperating with other giant seed collectors has produced some whoppers over the years.
Growing a 153 kg marrow and 704 kg pumpkin bagged him a top prize at the RHS Giant Veg show in 2019, and his 44.7 long chilli set a UK record. In 2021 he’s growing some giant cantaloupe melons (imagine five bags of sugar side by side for size comparison) and rare peppers with carefully selected seeds straight from Italy. Seb’s new and rapidly developing passion for beekeeping has resulted in a growing apiary, with 26 hives this season and thousands of girls to look after, which in turn look after the pollination in his garden.
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From giant veg to beekeeping, Sebastian Malinowski is a gardener of all trades who has a serious passion for growing fine produce.
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You’ve probably cooked with rosemary before, but did you know this culinary herb also packs a medicinal punch? Caroline Rivard gives us the scoop!
Brian Gandy knows a lot about LEDs! In this article, he shares his knowledge on grow room lighting and talks about how the best is yet to come.
Technology can be great, but we have to be careful. Evan Folds examines a critical question: can we use tech to lift humanity? Or will we allow it to use us?
Blockchain technology is helping small-scale farms and those struggling with food insecurity in Kenya. Catherine Sherriffs writes about an innovative solution.
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Whether you love it or hate it, there’s no doubt that technology can help in the garden. Martyna Krol shares her go-to gadgets for indoor and outdoor growing.
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What’s a 3D printer and do you need one for your garden? In this article, Philip McIntosh introduces us to ways we can incorporate this tech into the grow room.
Growing plants can present some challenges; think mites, aphids, thrips, and more. In this article, Dr. Callie Seaman explores the issue of mold in a grow room.
Medicinal and recreational cannabis use is becoming more accepted. In this article, Michael Parisi talks about a new and vital industry that is emerging.
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