The Digging the Earth Guide to June

Finally, the days are long, the soil is warm, and everything seems to be growing at a crazy rate!! After months of sowing and planning, the plot is starting to look full speed ahead. Weeding, watering, planting, and harvesting can quickly fill every spare minute, so it helps to have a clear idea of priorities…

What to Plant Now for Autumn and Winter Crops

As the seasons shift, many gardeners pack away their tools and wait for spring. Yet autumn is far from the end of the growing year. With a little planning, you can keep fresh produce coming through the colder months and even set yourself up for an early harvest next spring. Here’s what you can plant…

The Digging the Earth Guide to July

July is a month of abundance! The long, warm days encourage steady growth across the allotment, and the lack of rain lately (or this year in fact) remains a challenge in keeping the plot and garden watered. Although the crazy pace of spring has eased, there is so much to do. I’m doing my best…