Fiann’s weekend tips

April comes from the Latin word ‘aper ire’ which means ‘to open’ and certainly buds are busting this weekend. 

If the bees are not visiting your polytunnel or plants under cover, do take an artist’s brush and tickle up some pollination.

Whatever about April showers, this time of year the warming of the air and ground is perceptible and if it turns out dry, don’t neglect the watering. If you haven’t a rain catchment system in place or more crops that it can handle, then let tap water (chlorine and fluorine) sit overnight to reduce some of its harmful effects on healthy plants.