A bit of rain is always welcome at this time of summer but violent thunderstorms along with extreme heat can be quite difficult. Young plants are easily damaged in heavy … Read More about July: Summer extremes
Diary Entries & News
June: Summertime
The transition from spring to summer has been a bumpy one this year. While June last year was very dry and very warm this year has seen thunder storms, torrential rains and … Read More about June: Summertime
May: Summer is coming
Gardener's often say "spring is late this year." In olden days this meant the chill of winter had lasted longer. In the last couple of years here this has meant the weather in … Read More about May: Summer is coming
April: Spring has sprung
In the old days gardeners used to say not to plant out in the garden until the bluebells have come out. This was an indicator that the cold of winter was passed and the warmth … Read More about April: Spring has sprung
March: Starting indoors
All the best city gardens start in the house. With the weather too cold outside and spring not far away now is the time to get all the summer plants started indoors ready for … Read More about March: Starting indoors
February: Strange gardening weather
February and March are not really good gardening months. In the old days there would be a slow transition from proper winter weather (snow) into cold dry days before spring. … Read More about February: Strange gardening weather
January: Starting Chilli Peppers
January is the quiet month outdoors. The winter crops (garlic, broad beans and onions) are in the pots and beds and waiting for the big frost and snow. Winter salads (chard, … Read More about January: Starting Chilli Peppers
