Kitchen Garden

TOP JOBS FOR MAY

PLANT FLOWERS

As the risk of frost subsides it's time to plant out tender vegetable garden-friendly flowers such as marigolds, nasturtium and alyssum. Don't forget to harden them off beforehand.

TRANSPLANT LEEKS

Transplant young leeks this month or next. Make holes with a dibber then drop one seedling into each. Fill the hole to the brim with water then leave to naturally fill back in.

THIN IN STAGES

Many recently sown vegetables and salads may now require thinning. It

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