August is our get ready for spring month. Use this month to pave the way for spring plantings. If you get in early with greencrops and organic matter you’ll reduce your need for bought fertiliser and compost.

Begin by cleaning out the old.

Even when its cold and frosty there’s plenty of food to be had from the garden. Here’s a quick round up of what we’re harvesting to inspire you to a four seasons vegie patch.

I’m not the only one who loves winter. Some legumes are good with it and so are alliums, brassica’s, chard, endive, parsley and all manner of leafy greens. Salads and beetroot survive it, but very slowly so best get them under cover from now on in.

BY KATH IRVINE As the vegie garden missions slow down, get into a bit of compost making. Make as much as you can for your spring

BY KATH IRVINE Out with the old and in with the new – now! Today! Or you’ll run out of grow time. Whip out any crops

BY KATH IRVINE Clear starry nights, cool, dewy mornings and that special golden hue in the evening sky are all signs that Autumn is moving in.