Plant on the Shortest Day

A few weeks ago a new (sadly south facing)bed was dug. It was relatively easy to rip it the grass which came up as a large mat. The area was then dug over and left. The compost heap was sieved last week and the compost piled on the new bed ready to be dug in. Today it was dug in and two whole garlic bulbs were planted into it.

Garlic should be planted on the shortest day and harvested on the longest. A bit late on the shortest day, but only by a week or so.