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 downpours and tomato flowers can be knocked off. Following on from disturbed conditions last month most the garden crops are behind in their development compared …Read More about July: Summer extremes
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 blustery winds. This can be difficult for new young plants with rain damage to leaves but even more so by creating the perfect …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 April and May has been unpredictable with fluctuations in temperature (especially at night) making it difficult to move plants outdoors so they …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 of summer was on its way. Over the last few years spring has become rather disrupted with temperatures in April …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 planting outside in May. This is a sensitive time for gardeners and their partners. It is suggested gardening activities be confined …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. This year with 3 days in February the warmest on record here, one could be excused for thinking spring might come early. However, with April …Read More about February: Strange gardening weather