It’s a busy time, but remember to enjoy itJuly: the starting pistol of autumn prep. The wrong side of midsummer for fearless freeform sowing. The good side for your harvest. The days start to shorten, the nights lengthen. There is much to do.Sow beetroot, fennel, beans and peas, purple sprouting broccoli, turnips, salad onions. Time to move on to the faster carrots. We are now into the hottest, driest months. Save water if you can. Wander around with string for tying in. Deadhead. Mulch for moisture and weed suppression. Continue reading…
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