The regular downpours of June look set to continue well into July. While the frequent rain is helpful for seeding out new crops, lettuce etc, it can be problematic for … Read More about July: Turbulent times
Diary Entries & News
June: Straight into summer
Finally a hint of summer, the rain has stopped. The disturbed spring may now lurch straight into summer. With caution, planting out can begin, but unfortunately the slugs and … Read More about June: Straight into summer
Spring Bluebells in May
Never plant in the garden until the Bluebells are out, is an old gardener's expression. However, as April was the coldest in 35 years, the ground this year is still cold and … Read More about Spring Bluebells in May
April: Still waiting for spring
Recent warm days (20 degrees) could encourage gardeners to start planting outdoors, hoping for an early spring. With forecasts for the next two weeks including frost and 0 … Read More about April: Still waiting for spring
March: Waiting for spring
It may be some time before spring arrives and outdoor planting can begin. The present weather with record highs for February and minus zero temperatures does not bode well for … Read More about March: Waiting for spring
February winter weather
A lot of gardeners hold that a wintery February month is a good sign for a later spring, as though getting the heavy winter weather out the way in February bodes well for … Read More about February winter weather
January gardening
With temperatures forecast under 5 degrees for the next week or so there is not much opportunity for starting new plants in the garden. The broad beans, garlic and onions … Read More about January gardening
