Lower Hardres and Nackington Gardeners Society
Established in 1887
Prune spring flowering shrubs that have finished flowering
Trim box and other formal hedging lightly
Plant out dahlias at end of month
Sow leaf beet, chard, runner beans, french beans
Plant leeks, brassicas, courgettes and sweetcorn
Pinch out broad bean tips to discourage blackfly
Mulch fruit
It’s hard to believe that we are heading towards the end of Autumn when less than three weeks ago we were enjoying weather hotter and more sunny than much of the Summer. Our Autumn Show was held in go
Mulch bare soil As crops and flowers are lifted and the ground becomes free, mulch it with 3-5cm of well-rotted manure, spent mushroom compost or garden compost. Over the course of the year, worms wil
Divide bearded irises Pinch out outdoor tomatoes when 4 trusses have formed and removed side shoots Watch out for pests and diseases especially blackfly and greenfly When deadheading roses prune back