we are back on the plot
once again and looking forward to
a new gardening season.
You are very welcome to join us.
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JANUARY
With the end to the bitterly cold December, and the New
Year starting wet but mild, our first job is to transfer a delivery
of manure to the compost bins. There is little else we can do
now till the weather improves other than keeping the plot tidy
by continuing to gather up yellowing brassica leaves and removing
any debris that has accumulated on the grease bands around the
trees. Pigeons are starting to be a problem again so I have covered
the Purple Sprouting with netting before they get to the new
shoots. We still have plenty of leeks and the very hardy cabbage
'Tundra'. The last of the celeriac has been lifted and stored
in the shed. Any fruit or vegetables being stored need to be
checked regularly now for any signs of rotting. It is tempting
to start early seeds off in a propagator or on the window sill,
but with day-light levels still low I find seedlings only become
leggy and prone to damping off. March is plenty early enough
for us.
A DATE FOR YOUR DIARY.
Garden Organic (formerly HYDRA)
are again holding their Hampshire Potato Day on 28th and 29th
January at Testbourne Community Suite, Micheldever Road, Whitchurch.
Hants. Appox 120 varieties on sale plus talks, advice, tastings
etc. For more information tel: 02476 303517 or visit their web
site for other areas http://www.hhdra.org.uk/potatodays
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