Hot tips for summer gardening
As summer goes on, hopefully you’ll be harvesting increasing quantities of your spring-sown veges: beans, peas, zucchinis, cucumbers, lettuces, basil, tomatoes and so on. Berries, currants and stone fruit are coming on.
It’s a busy time in the garden, just when you may be going away on holiday, or hosting friends and relatives. Enlist young family members to harvest berries and peas – make it a game or competition. Befriend neighbouring gardeners so you can keep an eye on each other’s gardens and water or harvest if needed.
SUN, WIND AND WATER
Summer can be hot and harsh on growing vegetables. Ensure they get enough regular water, and protect them from
