Organic Gardening - what to sow and grow each month

Planning, preparation and indoor sowing are top of the list for January.

Seed sowing, pruning and bed preparation are good things to focus on in February.

March is the perfect month to sow your seeds in preparation for longer days and warmer soil.

As the days get longer and warmer, April's a good time for planting, sowing, and preparing beds.

May's a great time to start planting out your seedlings after hardening them off.

June is a busy month. Keep on top of watering and maintenance to enjoy a thriving garden.

Continue succession sowing & planting, and take a moment to enjoy the long summer evenings.

Reap the rewards of summer growth, and keep the garden productive in August.

September marks the start of autumn. This month, focus on harvesting produce and tidying up.

October's a good time to prepare for winter. Clear spent plants and protect tender varieties.

Prepare for winter, protect tender plants from frost, and sow seeds for early crops in November.

There's plenty to do in the cold. Protect tender plants, and sow early-season crops under cover.