june

Scything

There is a problem that is familiar to most of us – you come over to Brittany and buy a house with a large garden and possibly a field attached, and you are then faced with the question of what to do about the grass.
Initially, you assume that one of the solutions on hand will [...]

Carrots

Amongst cooks, carrots are probably the most popular vegetable that can be grown in this climate. When freshly picked their taste is incomparable, they store well, they can be used in salads or in a huge variety of cooked dishes, and are even sweet enough to be used in desserts. The two main difficulties in [...]

Planting in June

If you haven’t planted out all your frost-sensitive plants, now is the time to do it. I have always had particular success with courgettes in Brittany, last year I had a very good crop of gherkins, and as a result, this year I have been encouraged to try growing my cucumbers outdoors. Chilli peppers also [...]