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September 2024 Weather Daylight Hours in September in UK: 11 Hours and 39 minutes. Find out your daylight hours by Town in the UK . Weather in September 24 : Very Mild with temperatures approx 20 degrees centigrade for the first few weeks, with thunderstorms and rain in the third week. Temperatures taking a tumble in the last week of Sept to 15 degrees centigrade daytime and 5 degrees at night. Some of the UK got an early frost. September Stats 18 Days of Sun/Cloud and 12 Days of Rain. Average high temperature 18 degrees and average low temperature is 12 degrees. Growing in the Greenhouse in September Spring Cabbage Seedlings Spring Cabbage ‘April’ seedlings, sown 6th September. Chive plants overwintering. Raised Bed 1 – Squash The tomatoes have been cleared and the squash is getting larger. Raised Bed now ready for Shallots or Garlic. Raised Bed 2 – Cauliflower & Kale Cage This raised bed was empty waiting for soil replenishment and winter brassicas. Caulifl...

How to Treat Black Spot on Rose Leaves Ever noticed unsightly black spots on your rose leaves? If so, you are not alone. Black spot disease is a common yet troublesome issue for rose gardeners worldwide. While roses are known for their beauty, they can be particularly vulnerable to diseases if not properly cared for. Black Spot on Rose Leaves One of the most common problems that rose enthusiasts face is black spot disease. In this guide, we will explore everything you need to know about black spot on rose leaves, from identifying it to curing and preventing it for the long-term health of your roses. Click here to read: Rose Plant Complete Care Guide   What is Black Spot on Rose Leaves?   Black spot disease is a fungal infection caused by Diplocarpon rosae . It primarily affects the foliage of rose plants, leading to the development of dark, round spots on the leaves. These spots often grow, leading to leaf yellowing and premature leaf drop. If left untreated, thi...

It’s hard to believe but Cabbage, Cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, kale and kohl Rabi all belong to the same family ‘Brassica Oleracea’. This means Wild Cabbage. Brassica’s are all leaves (apart from cauliflowers) and they need nitrogen in the soil and lots of it to form those rich in nutrients green leaves. These green leaves are an important food source in winter for humans and animals. Nitrogen comes from compost or well rotted manure, so if you have grown vegetables in the bed prior to this, you will need to replenish the soil to add nutrients, drainage and soil structure to the soil that is already in your beds. The No Dig Method The No Dig Method is well documented and is a method by which you lay and spread out your compost on top of the soil and do not dig it in. It is thought that the worms and soil microorganisms will take the nutrients down into the soil structure and work their magic. Winter rain will also move the nutrients down into the soil structure. It is said tha...

So that’s right, I’ve finally written an ebook and this one’s about Onions! And there’s more exciting projects to come. My Ebook is all about Growing Onions from Sets. There’s no need to search the internet for ‘How to Grow Onions’, as all the information, planting details, growing tips, variety comparisons, pests and Diseases quick glance chart and links to my videos on the website is HERE in one easy to read PDF Booklet. I’ve done the fiddly work for you! I’ve collated all the details on onion varieties including shallots, both Autumn and Spring planting all in one place. What’s in the Free E-Book? There’s 54 pages of essential information like: 9 Chapters of in depth information on How to Start Growing your Own Onions from Sets from choosing which onions to grow, when to plant Autumn & Spring Sets, preparing the soil, planting methods, fertilising, harvesting and drying onions. An Onion Varieties chart which helps you choose which onion variety you might grow dependin...

Night Blooming Jasmine (Harshringar) Plant Complete Care   Harshringar, known by various names such as Parijata, Night-flowering Jasmine, Shiuli, or Shefali, is a tree that produces appealing flowers in orange and white colors. It can be grown in medium-sized pots to yield beautiful and aromatic blooms. Harshringar is considered a holy plant with numerous benefits. People worship this plant and offer it to gods. Additionally, it possesses various medicinal and health benefits. The leaves of this plant have the potential to cure fever, sciatica, and knee pain, and different medicines are processed from these leaves . The flowers can be used to add natural food color to various dishes, and dried flowers can be used as a substitute for saffron. This perennial plant is very hardy and easy to care for. Once established, it can thrive for up to 100 years.  This write-up will detail all aspects of the Night Jasmine (Harshringar) plant’s complete care to foster a better understa...