Kitchen Garden

TOP JOBS FOR MAY

CLEAR WINTER CROPS

Overwintered crops like chard, leeks and hardy salads will want to flower with the increasing day length. Clear away the last of this winter veg to make way for new plantings.

HOE WEEDS

Make a vow to keep on top of weeds so they don’t get out of hand and overwhelm you. Hoe and hand weed regularly, nipping out weeds while they are still young.

EARTH UP POTATOES

Potato tubers turn green

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