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| Weight | 220 g |
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| Dimensions | 296 × 207 × 3 mm |
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Charles Dowding Gardening Calendar 2021
New calendar for 2021, signed by Charles.
To see a sample, click on the ‘Look Inside’ button to the right of this page.
The calendar is A4 opening to A3, with photos from Charles’ garden – a large one and a small one for each month, with explanatory captions.
Enjoy the seasonal beauty of Homeacres vegetable garden, all year round.
Charles has written a vegetable growing summary for every month, 170 words or so. There are four extra pages for 2021: one about the benefits of no dig, and three about where to buy seeds, and which varieties to sow.
Each month has Charles’ favourite sowing dates for each vegetable, at their best times of year. Every date is based on decades of fine tuning.
- Use these dates to help you enjoy a regular supply of fresh produce through all four seasons.
The calendar sowing dates are for a Zone 8b climate in southern UK. Sow later by 1-4 weeks in spring if your climate is cooler, then sow a week or two earlier in summer and autumn, from the solstice onwards.
Sowing dates are based mainly on season/climate, and partly on moon phases. My main advice is to sow at the best time of year for each different vegetable. Within that best time, there are sometimes even better times!
Solar and lunar
I combine two moon aspects for calculating my sow 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. The other is waxing and waning: where possible I sow on a waxing moon for faster emergence and stronger growth, especially just before full moon.
Sun and moon give us a framework of action, it’s not a rigid rulebook. There are few dates when all good aspects are present.
32 pages printed on 200gsm Premium Gloss Paper, with 350gsm cover.
Hole-punched, for hanging on a wall.
Please be aware that postage costs for international orders may be higher than you expect. We use the Royal Mail app, so shipping costs are in line with their latest prices.
- For international orders, the Book Depository (Which is I believe run by Amazon) offer free shipping, and this is their page for my 2021 Calendar.
Charles Dowding Gardening Calendar 2021
Charles Dowding Gardening Calendar 2021
£11.00
New calendar for 2021, first shipping early September 2020.
The calendar is A4 opening to A3, hole punched to hang on a wall, with photos for each month from Charles’ garden.
Charles gives a veg growing summary for every month, plus his favourite sowing dates for each vegetable at their best times of year, based on decades of fine tuning. Use these dates to make it more likely that you enjoy a regular supply of fresh produce through the seasons.
9 reviews for Charles Dowding Gardening Calendar 2021
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Gabor Simic –
Hi Charles
Are there plans to make the calendar available in a digital format (pdf)?
Warm Regards
Gabor
Charles –
Yes Gabor and it is here! in our shop
Geoffrey Nicholls –
Charles, I picked some of your organic parsley for you back in would it be 1985 or 1986. My memory says your brother was the dairy farmer and you were the veg man! GN
Charles –
Hi Geoffrey and wow! Yes Oliver was dairy farmer, I had 7 acres of no dig beds then. Sorry I can’t picture you 🙂
Patrick Yerby –
Charles you have come into my life fairly recently, in the last year or so. Thanks for everything you do!
I live in Barcelona and am just about to get an allotment 25m2 so I am going to use your small garden ideas to feed my small family, no dig obviously! I think your calender is still very relevant for those who live in warmer climates, I will be adjusting sowing and planting by 3-4 weeks and just keep an eye on the forecasts.
My dad and brother are also getting your calender from me as a Xmas present, they are in Dorset.
Charles –
Thanks Patrick, and I wish you healthy harvests from your Barcelona small garden!
Gordon Hutchison (verified owner) –
My 2021 calendar has arrived. What a labour of love it appears to be. Glossy and heavyweight with beautiful photographs but also comprehensively packed with timely task and sowing date recommendations. I could not be more pleased – it’s perfect, thank you for all the time taken to create it, Gordon
Cathy Rice –
I have loved having this on my fridge this year–it helps me to remember when to plant things, and the photos are an inspiration. Looking forward to using next year’s
Hilary Denman (verified owner) –
Dear Charles
So pleased with your calendars and monthly info. A lovely piece of work. January the quiet month to the bustling of February and the beginning of a new year of growing.
It’s all so exciting for the anticipation of another year of No Dig grow your own.
Many thanks and good wishes.
spenceredwards (verified owner) –
A really beautiful calendar. Vital for planning sowing times, and for inspiration and guidance throughout the year. I bought as early as possible so I can look forward to next year! An excellent gift for someone who is not yet convinced by “No-dig”.
Derek Walker (verified owner) –
Hi Charles i received my calendar today (Mon 8th Sept) and i couldn’t resist a peek. The quality of the paper alone is superb. The photo’s are first class and the information you’ve crammed into it is all very useful. I love the colour under the dates as well. To be honest it’s the best calender I’ve seen in all my 65 years. Thank you.
Thomas Buckley –
I’ve been following your YouTube and practicing no dig myself