Record-Breaking Temperatures, Top Tips For Protecting Plants In A Heatwave & Where Are Those Veronica Plugs?
About this episode
Lydia discusses how to care for plants during extreme heat and shares insights on the recent heatwave in the UK.
Hello, it's Friday 26 June 2026. Well it's pretty much the end of the current heatwave and I'm flagging a bit, unlike the plants which are doing just fine. UK temperature records have been broken (again) and there's no sign of rain for the next ten days, which is not good. The hens are doing absolutely fine and have been enjoying lots of leafy greens and watermelon. In light of the heat, tonight I'm talking about how I look after my plants on the field during the extreme temperatures. I...
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