Welcome to January’s Edition of our Monthly Newsletter called ‘The Carrot’ !
World Veg Curiosities & News
Keyhole Gardens
What is a Keyhole Garden?
A Keyhole Garden is a raised circular garden in the shape of a keyhole. In the keyhole centre is a compost collection area. Keyhole Gardens are used in climates that are dry and rocky like areas in South & East Africa.
A keyhole Garden is normally situated next to the household washing up area so the waste water can be used for crop watering.
I saw this concept on: Riverford’s Instagram with a Short video of a Keyhole Garden being created.
RHS Trends 2025
The Royal Society of Horticulture (RHS) has released their predicted Trends for 2025.
One of them being edible perennials like fruit trees and shrubs.
I have dwarf apple trees, blueberry bushes, blackberry, a peach tree and last year a well fruiting loganberry was added to the mix.
These are a valuable additions to the Vegetable Garden, indeed any garden, for wildlife, colour and harvests!
Find out other Themes might be Trending in Year 2025 here.
Taylors Bulbs – Royal Approval
If you buy seed potatoes, onion sets, flowers bulbs and more from Garden centres in the UK, you may be familiar with the brand Taylor’s Bulbs.
Taylors Bulbs have been trading since 1919, a family business running through 4 generations.
Taylors bulbs have in December 2024 received a Royal Warrant from His Majesty the King Charles III. This is an honour given to companies who have regularly supplied the royal household for 5 years or more.
Source: Taylors Bulb Website
Taylors Potatoes – Casablanca – My Growing Experience
Taylors Onions from Sets – Hercules F1 – My Growing Experience
New on the Blog for 2025
Calling all Beginner Veg Growers !
Do you want to harvest your own vegetables from your back garden this year?
Reasons to Grow Veg:
- 1. No Pesticides,
- 2. No Airmiles,
- 3. Nutritious Veg,
- 4. Achievement,
- 5. Mental Health.
I’ve launched my New Beginners Hub to help you Start Growing Veg.
FREE PDF Checklist
A FREE printable Sowing Checklist can be downloaded from our Facebook Group on the Video Release date.
Seed Sow Along Events
Seed Sow Along Videos will be pre-recorded so you can sow your seeds when you are ready.
Video Release Dates can be found on the Events page.
Sow Along Schedule as follows:
- Onion – 11 Jan
- Cauliflower – 18 Jan
- Summer Cabbage –25 Jan
- Easy To Sow Veg –1 Feb
- Aubergine – 8 Feb
- Sweet Pepper – 15 Feb
A Look forward into January
Here’s a look forward into January and some of the Jobs To Do in the Vegetable Garden.
Seeds To Sow in January Indoors
There is some debate as to whether January is too early to sow seeds. I discussed why it might be too early in my post last year. Read here.
This year I’ve decided to test whether it is too early to sow seeds or not by starting vegetables indoors on the windowsill.
December Highlights
Currently Sow, Grow & Harvesting
No Sowings in December.
Growing
- Brussels Sprouts
- Kale
- Spring Cabbage
- Cauliflower
- Garlic
- Elephant Garlic
- Shallots (in greenhouse)
Harvesting
- Leeks
- Parsnip
- Speedy Leaves
- Cauliflower
- Kale
Happy Christmas!
Best Wishes
Tracey Everett
Contacts & Socials
- Instagram & Threads: @traceysowgrowharvest
- Facebook Group: Sow Grow Harvest Veg & Fruit
- Facebook Page: Follow Me – SowGrowHarvest.co.uk
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