Midsummer, that magical point in late June where the days are as long as they can be and the second half of the year begins. It’s a turning point for gardeners too, biennials like Foxgloves and Wallflowers can be sown now and won’t bolt, Fennel and Pak Choi too. Weed germination noticeably slows down, thankfully. […]
In winter I crave more daylight, staying outside until it’s too dark to see. So June should be a joyous month for me, but I feel an odd sense of overload. It’s still light at 10pm and the sun rises at 4.30am. My brain shuts down with the sun, so a touch of hyperactivity and […]
First time in weeks I’ve had to sit still for a whole hour! I’ve read OK mag (5mins) and helped my hairdresser choose some new plants and still got half an hour to kill. Let’s see how long the battery lasts… Top topic is the chickens, of course. The chicks were 4 weeks old at […]
I received my 20 seed packets from the Hardy Plant Society earlier this year, but instead of names, the packets were numbered, presumably with the catalogue number. I’ve sown them, and most have germinated, but I have no idea what any of them are. Does anyoneout there have a copy of the list and can […]