South-eastern Australia
Vegetable seeds such as lettuce, cabbage, broccoli, caulifower, tomatoes and corn; also flower seeds of: pansies, violas, Canterbury bells, dianthus, aquilegia, candytuft, lupins, Iceland poppies, and other spring flowering annuals, may be planted now. That way you'll have a great summer feast for the tummy and eyes!. This is easy if you have a greenhouse, but if not, there are other ways to germinate your seeds. Plant your seeds in an egg carton filled with potting mix. This is great because when the seedlings are big enough you just tear off the portion and stick it in the ground. The egg carton will rot down quickly and your seedlings will not have had root disturbence. If the weather is really cold, place the carton in a clear plastic freezer bag. The bag acts as a greenhouse and wards off those chilly days and nights. Attention!Anyone with basic garden knowledge from any part of the world, if you would like to participate in the Garden Jobs of the Month, e-mail me and we'll work something out. |