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volunteered to tend reception class garden - what shall I plant for year round interest? ??

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sacbina · 09/07/2015 19:23

need some help on what to plant for Sept - July veg, flowers and herbs for 3 and 4 year olds

In April i planted toms, strawberries, courgettes, carrots, lettuce various herbs. All did really well and kids enthusiastic. now I need a plan for all year!

potatoes, spring bulbs, bit late for pumpkins?

have 30 1ft square X 2ft deep pots and 10 baskets to fill.

Help please Smile

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BunnyRuddington · 09/07/2015 23:14

Snow drops for the spring and crocuses. Not much more help sorry apart from sprouts for Christmas of course Smile

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Lokiintheclouds · 09/07/2015 23:24

Hardy greens like kale (sow now for autumn & spring harvests) or chard (wait until mid August) & 'winter salads' like mustard greens
Root veg - beetroot, turnips, swede - sow now for late autumn harvest
Garlic, onions, broad beans, hardy peas - plant in October/November

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Lokiintheclouds · 09/07/2015 23:26
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sacbina · 09/07/2015 23:57

that looks brilliant thank you

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