Dry spells
It’s warm and dry for most of us, which is good for lifting our spirits, reducing slug damage, and watching our plants grow. However, at this crucial time, as young plants grow leaf and fruit and pods start to swell, they need water. When you are watering, prioritise plants in pots, seedlings, and young vegetables, and if you haven’t already, reflect on just how much water our food needs. If our changing climate means extremes of wet and dry, then how can we adapt and thrive in our growing spaces? Building healthy soils and being water-wise is a great start.