I’m not the only one who loves winter. Garlic, onions, all the brassica’s, chard, endive, parsley and all manner of leafy greens love winter too. Salads and beetroot survive it, but very slowly so if you live in cooler places, best get them under cover from now on in. Sow Direct Sow Tray Sow Direct […]

As the vegie garden missions slow down, get stuck in and make lots of compost! There’s heaps of finished summer crops/ flowers/ perennials about, providing a bounty of ingredients – make good use of it. Then when all the doing is done, segue into a bit of garden dreaming. Are you putting in new beds […]

Clear starry nights, cool, dewy mornings and that special golden hue in the evening sky are all signs that Autumn is moving in. The cooler mornings and nights slowly begin to cool the soil, which in turn slows soil life and eventually plant life. Make the most of the warmer days to get autumn/ winter […]