As a keen gardener starting off the new season with early sowings in late Winter and early Spring is a key priority. The valuable time gains made from sowing seeds undercover means early harvests in the summer and the chance to plan and grow a second set of vegetables for Autumn and Winter harvests. It also allows plants to become hardy before being planted out in … [Read more...] about 3 of the the best vegetables for early sowing in late Winter and early Spring
February
The most productive February allotment jobs
"February can swing from one extreme to the other" writes Alan Buckingham in his excellent book "Allotment month by month". Grey, heavily overcast days with persistent rain, sleet, or snow can make winter feel never-ending. Then a sudden spell of bright, sunny days, with clear air and a bracingly cold wind, can signal that the season is turning. Whatever the conditions, … [Read more...] about The most productive February allotment jobs
Planting Plan
This UK zone 8 allotment planting plan follows a mainly 'raise from seed' method whereby vegetables and flowers are grown from seed started off in modules trays and recycled plastic bottles. As soon as leaves have developed then seedlings are to be placed outdoors undercover for hardening off. When seedlings are strong enough - usually from around four weeks from sowing - they … [Read more...] about Planting Plan