Vegetables appropriate for late summer or autumn planting are fully hardy. They normally cope quite well with colder weather, but if there is a threat of hard frosts, there is also a possibility to create a growing tunnel or cover them with cloches. This is especially recommended for salads and leafy plants. You should still pay … Read more
It depends where you live, but there are still some great planting options, even during the summer months. This is a great time for salad leaves and other fast-growing roots and vegetables. Late summer is an ideal time to start growing for a second gardening season. Your garden will provide you with vegetables well into … Read more
It can make a significant difference to the final outcome if we plan our plant layout wisely. Companion planting means putting together at least two compatible vegetables for beneficial effects they are supposed to have on one another. The same goes for herbs, fruit, and flowers. The right combination can increase nutrients, reduce destructive pests … Read more