Contents include – Growing Super-fast Microgreens, Plant Garlic in Tubs for an extra-early, disease-free crop, Sustainable, Planet Friendly Growbag Gardening Diversity is strength – in the Soil and in our Gut I have often said on my radio spot with Gerry Kelly, that whatever is going on in the world – if I can eat a homegrown… Continue reading DECEMBER 2024
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What to Sow in December 2024
Kitchen table Sprouted Seeds and Microgreens for winter salads are easy to grow for super-nutritious salads all year round in small spaces Inside or in the polytunnel On the kitchen windowsill you can sow some fast-growing sprouting seeds – or ‘microgreen’ baby salads. They’re super-nutritious and easy to grow in small trays of organic compost or paper towels – just as we… Continue reading What to Sow in December 2024
What to Sow in November 2024
“Remember – always sow the seeds. You can catch up on everything else – but if you get behind on that, there’s nothing you can do about it.” Do it NOW…. Every day the light is getting shorter, and growth is slowing. In the UK and Ireland, we are once again facing some uncertainty of vegetable supplies due to unpredictable weather… Continue reading What to Sow in November 2024
What to Sow in October 2024
“Remember – always sow the seeds. You can catch up on everything else – but if you get behind on that, there’s nothing you can do about it.” Do it NOW…. Every day the light is getting shorter, and growth is slowing. Outdoors You can still sow these directly into the ground – covering with cloches later in the month in cold gardens.… Continue reading What to Sow in October 2024
What to Sow in September 2024
Remember this Golden Rule: “Always sow the seeds – you can catch up on everything else later except that!” With day length shortening and decreasing light available to plants – it is vital that some crops are sown now, or as soon as possible, if you want to be sure of plenty of winter food. That… Continue reading What to Sow in September 2024
What to Sow in August – 2024
Remember this Golden Rule: “Always sow the seeds – you can catch up on everything else later except that!” With day length shortening and decreasing light available to plants – it is absolutely vital that some crops are sown now or as soon as possible if you want plenty of winter food. Kale Red Ruble (left)… Continue reading What to Sow in August – 2024
What to Sow in July – 2024
Remember, always sow the seeds. You can catch up on everything else, but if you don’t sow seeds on time – you may have lost your chance….. (This is particularly important for some late autumn and winter crops that need starting off now due to needing a long season of growth to produce worthwhile crops.) *Also very important* – If you haven’t got seeds… Continue reading What to Sow in July – 2024
What to Sow in June – 2024
“Remember – always sow the seeds. You can catch up on everything else – but if you get behind on doing that, then there’s nothing you can do about it.” ….. (A great piece of advice I was given many years ago) Sorry to mention this, although it’s not yet quite midsummer – but it’s now time to think ahead… Continue reading What to Sow in June – 2024
What to Sow in May – 2024
“Remember – always sow the seeds. You can catch up on everything else, but if you get behind on that, then there’s nothing you can do about it.” – A great piece of advice I was given many years ago! French beans and Sweet Corn are just two of the reliable and delicious crops you could sow now directly into polytunnel soil.… Continue reading What to Sow in May – 2024
What to sow in April 2024
“Remember – always sow the seeds. You can catch up on everything else later – but if you get behind on that, then there’s nothing whatsoever you can doabout it.” …….. (A great piece of gardening advice I was given many years ago) Lattughino Rossa pictured above is just one example of a lettuce variety which is fantastic… Continue reading What to sow in April 2024