Tag: Autumn

The Metropolis Veg Patch: Solstice

The winter solstice will likely be thought-about to be a twin edged sword for it brings every the start of step-by-step lengthening days along with the true start of three months of winter. Brrr… nonetheless not pretty however. And there’s unlikely to be any snow over the holiday festivities, let…

The Metropolis Veg Patch: So that was 2021

Hampstead Heath ponds frozen over in FebruaryWell, there she goes … goodbye to 2021; a bittersweet 12 months nonetheless one which I will keep in mind fondly. That can seem an odd issue to say, offered that the nation was in lockdown for the first part of the 12 months,…

The Metropolis Veg Patch: The Winterlude

Fully glad New 12 months and welcome to the Winterlude – the ‘dormant’ part of the yard 12 months and a great time to be taught, take stock and plan ahead. Christmas decos have reluctantly been taken down and the little tree returned to the good open air, aka my yard.…

Herbs, the Wolf Moon, and the first snowdrop

Last week, at half earlier 4 inside the afternoon, I realised that it was nonetheless daylight … and I observed my first snowdrop. Now that doesn’t seem quite a bit to get smitten by does it, nevertheless daylight has lengthened by just about a full hour since new 12 months;…

Getting the yard ready for winter

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The How and Why of rising Jerusalem Artichokes

Spot the precise sunflower – most of these are Sunchokes (Helianthus tuberosus)My new discovery for the veg patch last yr was Jerusalem Artichokes, additionally referred to as Sunchokes. I grew them for the sunflowers, little determining of their many properly being benefits!I would resisted rising Jerusalem artichokes until the day…

Enhancing and re-nutrifying my clay primarily based soil with PeatFree mulches

Peat primarily based composts will in all probability be banned for residence markets from 2027 although commerce growers can use peat primarily based merchandise until 2030, within the occasion that they so need. That is good news for peat bogs and the wildlife they assist nonetheless would have been even…

Carry On sowing! Crops for autumn, winter and previous to sow NOW

It has been a fairly disastrous 12 months for veg rising in my patch and this morning, late July, it feels positively autumnal. (Not in an effective way.) Nonetheless I’ve been by the use of my seed packets and situated potential for quite a few late summer season sowings. By…

Mid August inside the gardens

What’s occurring inside the yard this month ? Weeds, weeds, weeds! That‘s what. And spiders … so many spiders. And because it feels similar to the mistaken time of yr for spiders to be stretching all through every plant inside the yard, I’m crashing by way of them each day.…

How To Make Centipede Grass Thicker

Have you ever ever ever thought how one can flip your centipede grass proper right into a lush carpet of inexperienced? There are some important steps you presumably can take.Bettering the thickness of your centipede grass takes numerous care and a highlight, from easy maintenance duties to deliberate watering and…

Getting Your Yard Ready for Fall

Featured Image URL: https://unsplash.com/pictures/assorted-flower-and-vegetable-lot-9YTQ4PFTugYPeople watch for autumn’s cool breezes and pumpkin-spiced meals yearly. Watching nature put collectively for its winter slumber is attractive, nevertheless which implies your yard has to shift into the model new season as properly. Be taught this data to review all about getting your yard ready…

A GUIDE TO NORTHEASTERN GARDENING: This Month throughout the Yard: Ilex crenata ‘Sky Pencil’

This Month throughout the Yard: Attribute Shrub: ‘Sky Pencil’ HollyIlex crenata ‘Sky Pencil’ (Sky Pencil Holly)Welcome to This Month throughout the Yard. For the month of September, we perform Ilex crenata ‘Sky Pencil’, a versatile selection which supplies dimension and intermediate high to the yard. Hardy in USDA zones 5-9,…

A GUIDE TO NORTHEASTERN GARDENING: This Month throughout the Yard: Autumn Curiosity

Welcome!Welcome to This Month throughout the Yard! Autumn has arrived and the panorama is transiting into an array of color with each passing day. Starting with delicate hints, the yard turns into additional of a murals with color all over because the instances develop shorter. Inside the phrases of Albert Camus, “Autumn…

A GUIDE TO NORTHEASTERN GARDENING: Yard Bloggers’ Bloom Day & Foliage Observe-Up October: Autumnal Blooms & Views

Welcome!Welcome to Yard Blogger’s Bloom Day (and Foliage Observe-Up) for October! Autumn like temperatures have arrived out of the blue as daytime temperatures turned from 80 ranges in some unspecified time in the future for the ultimate hooray, now moderating into the common 60’s The skies are principally clear with…