Summer and protecting your vegetables

Summer is coming, believe it or not, and with it we will get more humidity. Your tomatoes, lettuces, and zucchinis are likely to be susceptible to fungus and mildew.

Instead of racing to the nasty chemicals why not try an old favourite of mine - 50/50 full cream milk and water. This works because fungus and mildew do not like calcium or fat - milk contains both. Spray with it in the evenings once a week and that will protect your plants - an additional bonus is that it isn’t toxic so children can do the work for you…