{"title":"WF Recourses Sowing Timeline","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"new-energies-for-gardening-digital","title":"New Energies for Gardening (EBook)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA DIGITAL VERSION OF NEW ENERGIES FOR GARDENING BOOK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnce purchased, you will have unlimited access to the digital book via this website, by creating a personal login and then accessing in your account.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA print version is available to buy \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.charlesdowding.co.uk\/products\/new-energies-for-gardening\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: this is a small book of 32 pages\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eInvisible energies have always intrigued me, since 1983 in particular, when I transplanted two beds of Brussels sprouts, one with lettuce plants between and one with Brussels plants on their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eI expected larger Brussels plants where there was no ‘competition’ from nearby lettuce, and was mainly hoping for a ‘free harvest’ of lettuce in the wide spaces unused before the Brussels grew large. That was normal thinking in those days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eI was then amazed to see larger and stronger Brussels sprout plants where lettuce were filling the spaces between them. It looked more like cooperation than competition, and got me thinking. I had a lot to learn about nature and her processes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMy reference points since then, when trialling different tools, gardening methods and timings, have been to observe variations in plant growth, and weights of harvest where applicable. That’s the easy bit. It’s more difficult to enumerate and explain the changes effected by sowing at different moon phases, spreading water energised by vortices and intentions, and using copper tools as opposed to iron.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWater is, for me and others, a big field of study. Our bodies and plants are mostly made up of water, and it’s always in the air, with attributes that are little mentioned, such as its fourth phase. We can benefit so much by learning more about water’s qualities and potential, which we can then apply to increase plant growth and health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eI now feel that there is a strong interest in energies and interactions which are hard to measure and explain. This led me in August 2024 to offer ‘Energy Gardening’ courses at home in Somerset. These have been a sell-out, generating much interest, not to mention good energy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAs a result, I decided to write this book, with the aim of helping the reader to grow a healthier, more productive garden, as well as to understand energies perhaps not yet thought of.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eSubjects include:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSolar dowsing with five sticks, to raise soil temperature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSowing in relation to moon phases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eValues of copper\/bronze tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eStirring water into vortices, at two particular times of year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eElectroculture of various types, including energy towers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eTuning into our own power through gut health and vitality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Charles Dowding","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52807936573763,"sku":"DIG.BK-New-Energies","price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0828\/4900\/5891\/files\/New_energies_for_growing.jpg?v=1773923290"},{"product_id":"charles-dowding-s-calendar-of-vegetable-sowing-dates-2027-digital","title":"Charles Dowding’s Calendar of Vegetable Sowing Dates 2027 (Digital)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA DIGITAL VERSION OF THE VEGETABLE SOWING CALENDAR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce purchased, you will have unlimited access to the digital calendar via an account on the website.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that the digital calendar is designed for reading on the website and it's not possible to make notes on the calendar pages - this is reflected in the lower price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA print version of the calendar is available to buy \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/charlesdowding.co.uk\/products\/charles-dowding-s-calendar-of-vegetable-sowing-dates-2027?variant=54757919490371\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.charlesdowding.co.uk\/products\/charles-dowding-s-calendar-of-vegetable-sowing-dates-2026\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e* Print + digital calendar offer! *\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWe are offering the digital version of the calendar at half price with the purchase of the print calendar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHaving both the print and digital versions gives you the option of having a portable calendar to take out into the garden on your phone or tablet, while leaving the print calendar hanging on the wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOr you may want to purchase the digital calendar for yourself and the print calendar as a gift for someone else!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTo take advantage of this offer, please go to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/charlesdowding.co.uk\/products\/charles-dowding-s-calendar-of-vegetable-sowing-dates-2027?variant=54757919490371\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eprint calendar page\u003c\/a\u003e, add one or more of the calendars to your cart and tick the 'Digital version for half price box'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e---\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy recommended sowing dates for each month of the growing season, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eillustrated with beautiful and informative photos from my garden at Homeacres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEvery date is based on decades of fine-tuning from observations and learning, helping you to enjoy a regular supply of fresh produce through all four seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs well as sowing dates, I give brief growing advice for every month and share my tips for successful sowing. I also include a yearly sowing overview table, to help you plan which vegetables you are going to grow, and when.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sowing dates are for a Zone 8b climate in southern UK. \u003cstrong\u003eYou can use this calendar in different climates with just a little adjustment to the dates, explained in the introduction.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy recommended dates are not always the same as you will read on the packet of seeds! For some reason, they pay little attention to flowering dates. For example, I do not recommend sowing spinach, as in true spinach not leaf beet, from late April through to late July. That way you avoid its flowering season. By sowing either very early in the year or in August, you are far more likely to enjoy a long season of harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClimate plus natural growth cycles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy dates are based on the season, the climate, and the natural growth cycle of each vegetable. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor example, your peas will succeed much better when you sow in spring rather than summer. That's because peas grow most healthily and abundantly during months when the days are getting longer. Sow at the best time of year for each different vegetable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolar and lunar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDates are based secondarily on moon phases. Within the best seasonal times, the moon cycles sometimes give even better times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI combine two aspects of moon movements for calculating top sowing dates. One is the phases of root-flower-leaf-fruit, based on whether the moon is passing through an astrological sign with earth-air-water-fire qualities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe other is waxing and waning. Where possible, sow on a waxing moon for faster emergence and stronger growth, especially just before full moon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSun and moon give a framework of action, rather than a rigid rulebook. Many dates have sowing possibilities – there are few dates when all of the good aspects are present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eA portable and thus extremely useful format for the detailed intormation that this sowing calendar contains. With gorgeous photographs of the Dowding' market garden, it is enhanced by specific advice commentary for each month. I use it when seed and veg plant shopping. I love being encouraged to extend the growing and harvesting seasons too. \u003cstrong\u003eSuella, 3rd February 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0828\/4900\/5891\/files\/IMG_0534.jpg?v=1787562413\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBountiful harvests from August 2026, grow using the sowing dates in the calendar \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Charles Dowding","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54757894062403,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0828\/4900\/5891\/files\/Calendar_of_Vegetable_Sowing_Dates_2030.png?v=1787555086"},{"product_id":"charles-dowding-s-calendar-of-vegetable-sowing-dates-2027","title":"Charles Dowding’s Calendar of Vegetable Sowing Dates 2027","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA digital version of this calendar is available to buy \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/charlesdowding.co.uk\/products\/charles-dowding-s-calendar-of-vegetable-sowing-dates-2027-digital?variant=54757894062403\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ehere\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e* Print + digital calendar offer! *\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are offering the digital version of the calendar at half price with the purchase of the print calendar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving both the print and digital versions gives you the option of having a portable calendar to take out into the garden on your phone or tablet, while leaving the print calendar hanging on the wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOr you may want to purchase the digital calendar for yourself and the print calendar as a gift for someone else!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like both versions at a discounted price, just click on the box above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e---\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy recommended sowing dates for each month of the growing season, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eillustrated with beautiful and informative photos from my garden at Homeacres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEvery date is based on decades of fine-tuning from observations and learning, helping you to enjoy a regular supply of fresh produce through all four seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs well as sowing dates, I give brief growing advice for every month and share my tips for successful sowing. I also include a yearly sowing overview table, to help you plan which vegetables you are going to grow, and when.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sowing dates are for a Zone 8b climate in southern UK. \u003cstrong\u003eYou can use this calendar in different climates with just a little adjustment to the dates, explained in the introduction.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy recommended dates are not always the same as you will read on the packet of seeds! For some reason, they pay little attention to flowering dates. For example, I do not recommend sowing spinach, as in true spinach not leaf beet, from late April through to late July. That way you avoid its flowering season. By sowing either very early in the year or in August, you are far more likely to enjoy a long season of harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClimate plus natural growth cycles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy dates are based on the season, the climate, and the natural growth cycle of each vegetable. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor example, your peas will succeed much better when you sow in spring rather than summer. That's because peas grow most healthily and abundantly during months when the days are getting longer. Sow at the best time of year for each different vegetable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolar and lunar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDates are based secondarily on moon phases. Within the best seasonal times, the moon cycles sometimes give even better times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI combine two aspects of moon movements for calculating top sowing dates. One is the phases of root-flower-leaf-fruit, based on whether the moon is passing through an astrological sign with earth-air-water-fire qualities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe other is waxing and waning. Where possible, sow on a waxing moon for faster emergence and stronger growth, especially just before full moon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSun and moon give a framework of action, rather than a rigid rulebook. Many dates have sowing possibilities – there are few dates when all of the good aspects are present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is the third time of buying Charles’ no dig calendar and, as always, I can’t wait for February to start sowing. That’s how good it is! The photos are so inspiring and the information gives you complete confidence to not only give it a go, but succeed! The layout means you’re unlikely to miss anything and I especially value the overview at the back which allows you to go straight to the vegetable you’re interested in and see which months you can sow and how many times during the year you can sow. In this way there is always something ready to plant. There is a wealth of other really useful information besides when to sow. I would highly recommend the calendar for anyone who wants to grow no dig veg on any scale. \u003cstrong\u003eSusan B, 30th October 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe calendar is 36 pages and is A4, opening to A3. It is hole-punched, for hanging on a wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhere to buy internationally\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.saxo.com\/dk\/products\/search?query=Charles+Dowding\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saxo.com\/dk\/products\/search?query=Charles+Dowding\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSaxo\u003c\/a\u003e – Denmark (ships worldwide)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/thefarmdream.com\/products\/charles-dowdings-vegetable-garden-2026-calendar-english-version\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Farm Dream\u003c\/a\u003e – Netherlands (ships within Europe)\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chelseagreen.com\/?s=Charles+Dowding\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0828\/4900\/5891\/files\/IMG_0534.jpg?v=1787562413\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBountiful harvests from August 2026, grow using the sowing dates in the calendar \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Charles Dowding","offers":[{"title":"1x Calendar","offer_id":54757919490371,"sku":"BK-Calendar27","price":14.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2x Calendars","offer_id":54757919523139,"sku":"BK-Calendar27-x2","price":25.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3x Calendars","offer_id":54757919555907,"sku":"BK-Calendar27-x3","price":35.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"6x Calendars","offer_id":54757919588675,"sku":"BK-Calendar27-x6","price":67.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0828\/4900\/5891\/files\/9781068397523_dd7a516d-a944-4273-83b3-bef6406dff78.jpg?v=1787222404"}],"url":"https:\/\/charlesdowding.co.uk\/collections\/wf-recourses-sowing-timeline.oembed","provider":"Charles Dowding","version":"1.0","type":"link"}