Optimism in the garden as winter plantings survive the cold in Somerset
In short: Charles Dowding shares his spring 2025 progress in his Somerset garden. This update highlights how winter crops have fared and details new strategies for managing tree root encroachment, offering a practical look at seasonal transitions in a small-scale growing space.
Filmed in March 2025 by Carly Dutton-Edwards, this update shows that most winter plantings have successfully survived the season. To protect his beds, Dowding has implemented a new technique to curb tree root invasion by digging a trench and cutting the roots, a method he plans to evaluate during the drier summer months.
The garden's composition is also shifting. Dowding is currently prioritizing fruit production, specifically strawberries and jostaberries, over a wider variety of vegetables. This shift reflects a deliberate change in his cultivation focus for the current season.
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