You will find chillies, aubergines, tomatoes, red leaf lettuce, larkspur*, carrots, radishes, poppies, rocket, basil, garden cress and lemon balm in our calendar. Thanks to their constant eating and pooing, the wriggly wonders release the nutrients in organic matter by digesting it into tiny pieces, making it available for use by plants, fungi and bacteria. Our seed calendar also makes a great sustainable gift idea for gardening enthusiasts or complete newbies. This is my broad bean hating calendar and it has reminded me to prune my apple tree because it is January. Nitrogen-rich materials are usually lush, green or wet, like grass clippings, green leaves or vegetable peelings.

Thinning out the seeds will help your crop flourish, and the pak choi removed can be added to salads to avoid waste. By planning ahead for each month, you can ensure that your veg plot will be plentiful and productive throughout the year! Once your leeks have grown to around 6-8 inches, you should relocate them to their maturing position. The calendars are printed using eco inks on 100% agricultural waste fibre, which is warm in tone and has lovely flecks. Note: This calendar contains seasonal tasks relevant to the UK and information derived from my exeprince growing in USDA zone 9.These 4 or 5-star reviews represent the opinions of the individuals who posted them and do not reflect the views of Etsy. Make sure you choose a netting with a mesh size that is small enough to stop birds from getting through but large enough to let through any pollinators.

last year i had a huge problem with whitefly sothis year i will use anti butterfly netting, as they say we learn as we go along,again many thanks. I'm not too keen to get a rotavator as some people have told me that they can cause more problems by spreading the seeds and roots into other plots. If I'm reading the guide correctly week 3 in February I should chit the potatoes but when should I plant them? For example, I do not recommend sowing spinach

This is a long winded way of saying that when the nice James from Hansford Furniture asked me if I wanted to review one of their Hansford Coil Spring Chairs I could not say yes fast enough. Whether it’s compost, mushroom mulch, well-rotted manure, spent coffee grounds or leaf mould, they all add nutrients to the soil. Can I ask when yours is meant to be, please, as that would really give me a good idea of how the planting schedule can be adapted for my area. They can be planted as early as February, but it is best to wait a little longer for the warmer months, such as March, April, and even May. Plant the asparagus crowns 18 inches apart in the trench, spreading out the roots and covering them with soil.