THINGS TO DO IN MAY

COOL & TEMPERATE

VEGIES

n cool and inland areas, it’s time to be on frost alert: icy portents of winter are likely to arrive this month. Frosts bring an end to pumpkin vines, sweet potatoes and even choko vines. On the plus side, the cold conditions help clear up pests and weeds. Simply harvest any vegies that remain on vines and stems then clear away spent plants. Use cleared space to grow late-winter and spring crops. Sow seeds of kale and other brassicas along with cool-season legumes such as peas and snow