The Metropolis Veg Patch: So that was 2021
[ad_1] Hampstead Heath ponds frozen over in FebruaryWell, there she goes … goodbye to 2021; a bittersweet 12 months nonetheless one which I will keep… The Metropolis Veg Patch: So that was 2021
The Metropolis Veg Patch: The Winterlude
[ad_1] Fully glad New 12 months and welcome to the Winterlude – the ‘dormant’ part of the yard 12 months and a great time to… The Metropolis Veg Patch: The Winterlude
Herbs, the Wolf Moon, and the first snowdrop
[ad_1] Last week, at half earlier 4 inside the afternoon, I realised that it was nonetheless daylight … and I observed my first snowdrop. Now… Herbs, the Wolf Moon, and the first snowdrop
Goodbye Storm Moon, Hey Worm Moon
[ad_1] Harvested this morning – love that Peppermint Chard!The folklore establish for February’s full moon turned out to be very apt with Storm Eunice howling… Goodbye Storm Moon, Hey Worm Moon
The How and Why of rising Jerusalem Artichokes
[ad_1] Spot the precise sunflower – most of these are Sunchokes (Helianthus tuberosus)My new discovery for the veg patch last yr was Jerusalem Artichokes, additionally… The How and Why of rising Jerusalem Artichokes
April inside the Veg Patch
[ad_1] After a winter that appeared to go on for ever, I’ve barely started sowing and it already feels similar to the summer season season solstice… April inside the Veg Patch
Enhancing and re-nutrifying my clay primarily based soil with PeatFree mulches
[ad_1] Peat primarily based composts will in all probability be banned for residence markets from 2027 although commerce growers can use peat primarily based merchandise… Enhancing and re-nutrifying my clay primarily based soil with PeatFree mulches
The Metropolis Veg Patch: Prunella
[ad_1] As quickly as as soon as extra, Prunella vulgaris, aka Self Heal, has returned to the veg patch with renewed vigour. It’s a perennial,… The Metropolis Veg Patch: Prunella
Carry On sowing! Crops for autumn, winter and previous to sow NOW
[ad_1] It has been a fairly disastrous 12 months for veg rising in my patch and this morning, late July, it feels positively autumnal. (Not… Carry On sowing! Crops for autumn, winter and previous to sow NOW
The Metropolis Veg Patch: As a result of the seasons flip
[ad_1] Lastly there’s a tangible feeling that winter is also transferring on. That’s less complicated to consider on a day like instantly when the photo… The Metropolis Veg Patch: As a result of the seasons flip