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New Year’s Resolutions are obviously topical at the moment, but have you thought about making New Year’s Resolutions for the way you manage your garden?

September is frequently a wonderful month for gardeners, there are gardens to visit filled with flowers, fruit, and inspiration.

I have now been writing this article for 10 years so I thought I would look back to the first one I wrote to see what I said then. Oh my, how times have changed in just 10 years! This was the opening paragraph….

Summer is here, what better way to enjoy spending time with loved ones than having a barbecue and enjoying great food together?

The FA cup final marks the start of summer for me. In late May the danger of frost has passed and I start planting out sweet pea and tomato seedlings in pots on the patio. That Saturday afternoon is also an excellent time to buy bedding plants for my window boxes.

With the longer days & warmer weather, there is much to do in the garden in May. Focus on tidying Spring plants & planting out flowers and veg for the year.

The weather is starting to warm up this March and as we get into early spring, there are lots of jobs to do in your garden. Spring is the start of the gardening season and is the time to get started in your garden and work hard to create a beautiful space in your home this year.

This October there is plenty to do in your garden from planting bulbs to raking leaves. Much like the previous month, it’s all about preparing for the upcoming spring and the next harvest. Planning is crucial as what you plant now is how your garden will look next year.

Your Garden in August.

You can sit back and enjoy the warmer weather this month, but don’t get too comfy – there are jobs to be done!

Growing and Harvesting seed potatoes.

It’s the perfect time to start thinking about the winter and festive crop season. Potatoes are a versatile vegetable and are eaten all year round. This late summer period is the perfect time to start planting potatoes for a festive harvest.