Preface

As with most gardeners when starting up; to get weekly information, I had to seek it from books, magazines, media, and friends, then, more often than not, it had to modified to suit my situation / location.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the people who either directly, or indirectly have helped me over the years, to gain the experience to do this.

To address the subject, I took advantage of the growing habits of plantlife, i.e.

events generally occur at around the same time each year'

This characteristic has enabled me to display the information in some semblance of order.

The site has been developed along the lines of a book, hence the 'open book' logo, ' and kept true to the definition of the word 'Almanac'

'Almanac'; An annual publication containing a calendar of information and related topics for the coming year, or an annual reference book of useful and interesting facts.'

As with most books there is an index page this site is no different, I have made this my 'home page'.

From here you can 'link' to the various sub sections of the site, many of which, are supplemented with further information in the 'Related Links' column.

In most instances clicking on a thumbnail photograph will allow you to view an elargement of that image.

Background information;

In the main the site has been constructed to highlight to the reader, tasks for a given time of the year, and not as an 'in depth' information package on gardening.

Generally, I have not considered 'varieties' of plants for a number of reasons, they are;

i) Many of the varieties I have grown over the years are no longer available.

ii) New varieties are being introduced every year.

iii) Many varieties may be affected by local soil conditions and location*

iv) I have taken a similar view with the naming of chemicals and composts, as they, like seed, are not now available.

If more detailed local advice is required, I suggest you contact other growers in your area on what varieties grow best in your area.

I have attempted to develop the 'location' aspect of growing plants, and in particular 'planting out times' in my Frost Zone chart

A few words of advice when using the information on this site;

"Let common sense prevail"

For example, it is not imperative to carry out any task/s detailed here, simply because it says you should.

If the weather or soil conditions are not in a fit state to carry out the task/s, then delay the timing until such times as they are.

The data given, has been averaged out over a number of years, and should cater for this anomaly.

Finally it only remains for me to wish you all every success with your gardening, and leave you with this thought;

Treat the earth well:
It was not given to you by your parents,
It was loaned to you by your children.

Taoist Proverb

	The Gardener's Almanac
	Index	FAQ's	Links	Photos	Guest book