Freedom to travel and easier access to people have allowed more exchange between folk of all ages who are now actively growing things. However, the lack of practical knowledge becomes ever more apparent and is a worry, so I will try to include a little more detail in this column.
Growing summer cauliflowers, for example, can be fraught with attacks by cabbage root fly, cabbage white butterfly caterpillars, brassica aphids, pigeons and drought, to mention just some of the challenges to be faced. The easy way, however, is to sow cauliflower ‘All The Year Round’ in September, protect them in unheated greenhouses or under coldframes and harvest in May.
“You will not see insect pests throughout winter”
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To dig or not to dig?
Should we be carrying out a full dig on plots now? Bob considers the pros and cons of the 'autumn dig' debate
The box ball blues
As if his beleaguered box hadn't already taken a beating, Toby now has to deal with some hungry box caterpillars
Save your own seeds
Masterclass on: seed saving
Strange sightings
Three unusual insects turn up in Val's garden in one day
A bolt from the blue!
Cornflowers are perfect for garden and vase
Winter moth prevention
Ruth shows you how to avoid maggoty tree fruits
Create a winter container
There are as many options as in summer
Lightweight gardening tools
AS well as being good for our mental health, gardening is also great exercise.
Autumn price round-up
AG finds better bargains in lesser-known brands
Rudbeckias
Rudbeckias are ideal for sunny summer patios and borders, with some able to survive our coldest winters