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
Diary Entries & News
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
Winter raised bed
With summer crops finished and the raised bed cleared and fed with compost, it is time to organise the winter planting. In this garden rows of onions, garlic and broad beans … Read More about Winter raised bed
Summer’s end compost
For many gardeners this time of year is actually the start of the annual growing cycle. Clearing away this summer's crops to the compost bin and digging out the finished … Read More about Summer’s end compost
Garden to plate
It has been an excellent summer for the kitchen garden. A good 3 months with all tomatoes, salads, beans, courgettes, cucumbers, basil and chilli peppers coming fresh from the … Read More about Garden to plate
