Listen "Autumn Sowing"
Episode Synopsis
The Two Good Gardeners return for a new series with an episode devoted to autumn seed sowing. Dan and Julia reveal which varieties you can plant right now for fabulous flowers and delicious edibles next year before sharing a list of jobs you can do in your garden during the second half of September. Your hosts announce a new sponsor—Gold Leaf Gloves—and celebrate with a giveaway: visit their Instagram account @twogoodgardeners for details. Closing date: Friday, 27th September 2024.Julia's recommended crops for autumn sowing:Carrots 'Nantes', 'Autumn King' and 'Parabel'Broadbeans, 'Aquadulce' and 'The Sutton'Lettuce 'Oak Leaf', 'All Year Round', Winter Density'ParsleyPea 'Meteor'Radish 'Wintella', 'Sparkler'Spring Onion 'White Lisbon'Spinach 'Perpetual'Pak Choi 'Red Choi', 'Glacier', 'Cholo F1'Onion 'Red Baron', 'Electric', 'Snowball', 'Radar', 'Autumn Champion'Shallot 'Jermor'Dan's recommended flowers for autumn sowing:Ammi majusCornflowerCorncockleCalendulaChrysanthemum carinatumLinariaNigellaPoppy (corn and opium)PhaceliaAntirrhinumAnaethiumEschscholziaCerinthe major 'Purpurascens'ClarkiaGodetiaRequiring a cold spell - Rudbeckia, Monarda (bergamot), Orlaya, Echinacea, Eryngium (sea holly), Persicaria, Larkspur, Centaurea (Batchelors’ buttons)Jobs to do in your garden this fortnight1. Protect Brussels sprouts, kale and broccoli from birds, bugs & butterflies2. Add compost to any beds you are clearing to improve soil structure and boost nutrients3. Order tulips, but don’t be tempted to plant them until November4. Plant narcissi, daffodils and alliums5. Order indoor bulbs for forcing6. Bring exotic/tender plants back into the greenhouse, conservatory or house when nighttime temperatures drop below 10ºC7. Switch summer feed to winter feed for all citrus trees8. Collect seeds from perennials9. Lift, divide and replant large clumps of herbaceous perennialsDan's Products of the Episode:Gold Leaf GlovesWebsite links:Dan Cooper GardenParker's PatchGold Leaf GlovesProduced by Scott Kennett at Red Lighthouse Local Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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