YOUR gardening tips

Planting and feeding

• I find that planting in the first quarter [of the moon’s phase] helps plants to be resilient and robust with greater yields, compared to just popping the plants in any time. Waiting for the right moon phase also creates a natural rhythm for staggering your planting. – Vanessa Cruse

• Always add a seaweed tonic at planting, then every two weeks. – Kara Gruebner

• Before planting potatoes, lay down some wilted comfrey leaves first for lots of great nutrients. – Leanne Burgess

• Fish brew! Just bung the