Kitchen Garden

TOP JOBS FOR AUGUST

TOP UP MULCHES

Lock in valuable soil moisture by topping up mulches once you're done watering or after a period of rain. Lay organic mulches such as compost or spread thin layers of grass clippings.

CURE ONIONS

Dig up onions as the leaves begin to flop over or turn yellow. Cure onions before storing by laying therm out in a warm, well-aired place. The onions are ready once the skins turn papery.

SOW GREEN MANURES

Recently vacated ground can be used

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