Naturalnie o ogrodach · Katarzyna Bellingham i Jacek Naliwajek

275. Lipcowe rabaty ozdobne Q&A

·1 hr 3 min·5 clips

Katarzyna reveals why your catmint suddenly turns yellow and dies after blooming.

The episode begins with casual conversation about the erratic weather in Pomerania, noting heavy rain and humidity affecting gardens. Katarzyna and Jacek transition to discussing July tasks for ornamental beds, starting with cutting back early-flowering perennials like catmint, brunnera, and delphiniums. They explain that catmint often dies back after blooming because the plant redirects energy to seed production. The hosts advise planting larger seedlings from pots like P11 or 1.5-liter sizes to outcompete snails in wet conditions. They list biennial plants to sow now, including forget-me-nots, hollyhocks, and sweet William. Listener questions drive the bulk of the episode. Katarzyna diagnoses tomato issues, suggesting root problems from voles or water imbalance when upper leaves deform. She addresses strawberry leaf diseases, recommending cutting leaves low after harvest instead of spraying. A question about a New Dawn rose covered in rust leads to discussion on weather impacts and potential over-pruning or poor drainage. The hosts cover sowing vegetables in July, like beets, carrots, and Chinese cabbage, with tips on pest management. They answer queries about pumpkin pruning, lily bud drop, clematis failure on balconies, and dealing with aphids using natural methods like ladybird larvae bands. Katarzyna shares her experience harvesting elephant garlic and suggests recipes. The episode includes advice on dividing plants, ripening tomatoes in cold weather, and protecting gardens from deer with fencing. It concludes with promotion of Katarzyna's garden open days and a plant sale featuring new varieties like Verbena hastata.

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