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 this is …Read More about Change in the weather
Weather
Finishing chilli peppers
The late bit of sun for October has helped turn the remaining chilli peppers to their end colours. The wet weather after the early summer heat meant none of the …Read More about Finishing chilli peppers
Plan for drought, prepare for rain
Belgium used to be famous for its wet summers. Not this year. While the real concern affecting farmers is prolonged drought, city gardeners need to plan for the best and …Read More about Plan for drought, prepare for rain
Extreme weather warning
This heatwave is not good for people or gardens in Brussels. The Royal Institute of Meteorology in Belgium has expressed concern about the situation (read here). The Belgian Interregional Environment …Read More about Extreme weather warning
Turn in the weather
According to tradition planting out should only begin when the bluebells have passed. In recent years spring weather has become quite unreliable with late cold spells and heavy rains. This …Read More about Turn in the weather
After the storms
It is official. Last month was the wettest June recorded in Belgium since records began in 1833 (). With 24 days of heavy rain this central month in the gardening …Read More about After the storms