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THE TATSFIELD GARDENER IN SEPTEMBER The much reported ‘record’ high temperatures in July and August did not reflect our weather in Tatsfield. A lot of Tatsfield gardeners are asking me why their tomatoes are not ripening; my view is that with night time temperatures in single figures in August, disappointing levels of sunshine and only…

THE TATSFIELD GARDENER IN JULY-AUGUST As I write, we are now over 30 days without significant rainfall and the medium term forecast remains largely dry with only light showers possible. The lack of spring frosts has been good for fruit set with a good show of fruitlets on my Bramley and Howgate Wonder (huge apples!), but…

THE TATSFIELD GARDENER IN MAY After a long period of very wet and cold weather, the end of April saw our soggy soil start to dry out and the weather turned milder. The message for all Tatsfield gardeners is “Don’t panic!”, be patient. It may be a bit late but preparation for sowing and planting…

THE TATSFIELD GARDENER IN JUNE Although it has not been great weather for being out and about, it is excellent growing weather and the high rainfall will top up our reserves and bodes well for the summer months. This month should be drier and warmer, maybe even hot! My rainwater harvesting system – a pair…

THE TATSFIELD GARDENER IN APRIL There seems to be a pattern emerging for our local weather, the winter is starting later and the long term forecast for April suggests that the cold weather may come and go with brief periods of cold frosty weather in the first half of the month. Perhaps I am wrong…