First tomato planting With the high temperatures continuing and no rain in sight, it is better to be patient and move small tomato plants out into garden beds slowly. … Read More about First tomato planting
Diary Entries & News
Preparing for summer
Preparing for summer This April was the warmest on record in Belgium and authorities are already warning of a heatwave and drought in the summer. With temperatures already … Read More about Preparing for summer
Winter harvest
Winter harvest The first part of each year is the lean time in the garden unless you have over wintering crops. Broad bean, onions and garlic make up the bulk of this … Read More about Winter harvest
Potting up
Potting up Tomato seeds started now should germinate quickly, between 5-10 days. They are best started in separate pots or modules as the roots of the small plants can be … Read More about Potting up
Change in the weather
Change of weather After 2 weeks of heatwave conditions the weather has now plunged into rain and overcast conditions and looks set to stay that way for next 2 weeks. While … Read More about Change in the weather
Hardening off
Hardening off All plants require a process of hardening off before being planted out in the garden. Whether bought from a store or started from seed indoors, young plants … Read More about Hardening off
Salad season
Salad season Over the next few weeks is the perfect salad season, just after the winter chill has passed and before the summer heat arrives. Lettuce does not like extreme … Read More about Salad season
