What can be sown directly outdoors in May

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Dark Purple Cornflower 'Black Ball' (Centaurea cyanus) seeds <ai>

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Blog: Garden Secrets

Sowing & growing

The Ice Saints – when the waiting’s finally over

In old weather lore, and especially in continental Europe, mid-May brings a key annual landmark for gardeners known as the ‘Ice Saints’. This is the time, so it’s said, when you might see the last cold snap in spring – and after which even your tender plants can finally go outdoors. It’s when the long winter wait finally comes to an end!

Sowing & growing

Earlier harvest with preserving jars: A simple protection for young plants

Spring is approaching and with it the anticipation of the first harvest. However, the weather does not always cooperate - late frosts, cool nights and strong winds can take their toll on delicate young plants. A particularly simple and effective method for bringing the harvest forward is to use preserving jars as protective covers.