We like to snuggle under a duvet as the nights draw in. So does the soil. Covering it up stops it being washed away by the rain and blown away by the wind.
Covering the soil helps keep it aerated and gives a better environment for the microorganisms and worms to live in. Read more
My top seven choices to grow in winter are coriander, pak choi, perennial spinach (silverbeet with green stems), red kale, cos lettuce, spring onions and rocket.
