VEGETABLE PATCH : A leaf day under the waxing crescent — the soil feels alive and ready. Sow spinach directly: press seeds 2 cm deep, 3 cm apart, rows 30 cm wide; thin later to 8 cm. Chervil can follow in the same bed, 0.5 cm deep, seeds 2 cm apart, rows 25 cm; thin to 10 cm. Both appreciate a fine, crumbly seedbed — rake the surface before sowing / Rocket is a quick win: sow 0.5 cm deep, seeds 2 cm apart, rows 20 cm; first leaves appear within two weeks. In heavier soils, raise the bed slightly for better drainage.
LANDSCAPING : Damp morning air suits foliar sprays well. Mist established roses, hydrangea and clematis with a diluted horsetail decoction — about 10 ml per litre — to strengthen cell walls before growth accelerates. Work in the morning so leaves dry before nightfall.
INDOORS : Celery seedlings deserve attention now. Once they reach 5 cm tall, pinch out the central tip to encourage a sturdier, bushier plant. Keep trays bright at 15–18°C and water from below to avoid damping off.