August is a month of anticipation and preparation for the gardening enthusiast. With spring just a month away, it’s time to roll up your sleeves and get your garden ready for the warmer months. Read on to discover what to plant in Winter for a bountiful spring / summer harvest.
Vegetable Garden
- Plan Ahead: Start planning your vegetable garden for the upcoming season. Consider what you enjoyed growing last year and what new crops you’d like to try.
- Prepare the Soil: Improve your soil’s fertility by adding compost or organic matter. This will provide essential nutrients for your plants.
- Early Planting: Get a head start on the season by planting cold-hardy vegetables like broccoli, cabbage, and carrots.
- Potato Power: August is the perfect time to sprout seed potatoes for a Christmas harvest. Make sure to start them early enough to ensure mature plants by the festive season.
Flower Garden
- Spring Awakening: Enjoy the stunning display of late-winter blooms such as magnolias, daffodils, and tulips as they bid farewell to winter.
- Fruit Tree Care: Keep an eye on your fruit trees as buds begin to swell. Pruning can be done now for some varieties, but be cautious to avoid spreading diseases.
- Strawberry Season: Continue planting strawberries to ensure a delicious summer harvest.
With a little planning and effort, you can create a thriving garden that will bring you joy throughout the warmer months.
What Vegetables To Plant In Winter
Direct Sow
Greencrops after heavy feeers such as broccoli
Mizuna
Tray Sow
Broad beans & peas
Plant
Broccoli, cauliflower or cabbage for late spring harvest
Bok choy or kale for late winter harvest
Garlic, shallots and onions for summer harvest
Spring onions for spring harvest
Globe artichokes for spring harvest
Plant asparagus crowns for future harvests
Keep undercover
Undercover could mean a greenhouse or even plastic bottles.
Direct sow: Coriander, Rocket, Beetroot, Spinach, Lettuce
Plant out: Spinach, Lettuce, Beetroot
We have quality mulch, compost and topsoil that can help your garden thrive over the spring / summer months – available in small to large quantities. For tips and ideas on designing your vegetable garden layout, click here.