Quick answer: This update matters now because conditions and advice are shifting quickly, so small weekly adjustments can protect growth and save money.

What changed this week

We are tracking this development from Country Living: Start growing carrots now: How to sow and 4 quirky varieties to try - Country Living.

What to do in your garden now

• Check the next seven days of local weather and adjust watering and fleece use before extremes arrive.
• Prioritise high-value crops first: tomatoes, peppers, salads, and newly planted seedlings.
• Keep notes in a simple log so next week's decisions are based on what actually happened in your beds.

Bryn frugal move

Reuse clear milk bottles as mini cloches and cut cardboard as temporary mulch around thirsty roots.

Source

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