May Jobs

Last chance for planting bulbs.Choose autumn foliage trees while they are in good colour at nurseries.New season roses start to appear in nurseries. Get in early for the best selection.Sow onions, spring onions, radish, beetroot, carrots, lettuce and rocket.May is a great month for planting citrus.Collect autumn leaves - they ar...

Autumn - March Week 2

Spray roses for Black Spot with Rose Gun (Rose Shield)Stake dahlias to firm support and water with Thrive for Flowers and Fruit to encourage flowers.Deep water camellias and magnolias as buds form.Sow sweet pea seeds in the garden and in pots.Protect ripening figs from the birds.Spray citrus with Pestoil for Citrus Leaf Minor.Sp...

Rose Care Calendar

We’re keen advocates of the ‘prevention is better than a cure’ regime for roses. Here is our annual program for optimal rose health.

Autumn - April - Week 1 - Strawberries

We grow rows of strawberries covered with bird netting strung over some plant prop frames. They are fruiting well and don't make it to the kitchen because someone eats them straight of the bushes! We keep feeding them with harvest and plenty of flowers and fruits are developing. Remove the old yellow leaves and keep up a...

Autumn - April - Week 2