It's a bit too early to sow beans, but not too late to sow peas (esp. sno or sugar snap peas). Also direct sow mesclun, lettuce, spinach, parsley, coriander, and brassicas. Keep the soil damp and watch out for drying winds this time of year. Start tomato, pepper, eggplant, basil, and chili seeds indoors in a warm spot, but don't consider planting out till well after Labour weekend (or just continue growing indoors).

We're currently harvesting artichokes, lettuce, chives, coriander, and chervil. Coming on are broadbeans and sno peas. All planted out last autumn, or are self sown after letting the previous crop go to seed.

For inspiration, get hold of the Kings Seeds, eco-seeds, and Koanga Institute catalogues. eco-seeds is Wellington-based too.

Hope that helps,

Judi in Ngaio