Veg Patch (What to Plant & When) — Limited Edition Print on Paper

A stunning calendar print of an original pen drawing on high-quality laid or hammered paper. Signed and editioned by the artist Emily Robyn Archer. Suitable for framing or display in our bespoke magnetic print hangers.

This wheel is for the gardeners who want their work in the veg patch to feel more simple and intuitive. It's designed to be handled and turned each month to remind you of the main garden tasks, what to plant and when. 

Growing your own vegetables can be hugely rewarding — and just as overwhelming. Many of us have a small library of books on what to plant and when, while following loads of online sources, videos and accounts. I wanted to create a simple and reassuring guide — one with a minimum amount of information and maximum inspiration. Think of it as a gentle nudge reminding you when it's time to sow carrots or prepare the soil for next spring. This print is designed to be an easy and beautiful gardening guide for your home. 

Take a closer look 

Look at the centre to find an intricate cornucopia of homegrown vegetables. Circling around this illustration, you'll recognize the eight feasts of the Celtic wheel of the year (you can learn more about the wheel of the year here). Beyond this ring, you'll notice two colours circling the piece: green and pale yellow. Green tells you what to plant outside, directly in the soil, and the pale yellow band shows what to sow indoors or under glass. 

The wheel is divided into 12 months, with focused tasks for each month. For example, March is the month to get your potatoes outside, and the time to plant tomatoes, broad beans, peppers and kale in seed trays inside. When the natural world slows down in December and January, this is a quieter time in the veg patch, too. Use December to improve the health of your soil by adding organic ingredients and mulching, and January to fix garden tools, and mend paths and gates. Prepare for April and May, some of the busiest months in the garden for sowing seeds. 

I hope this guide helps organize your gardening tasks into manageable monthly goals so you can enjoy the fruits of your labour! Enjoy using this wheel to help your work in the patch feel more intuitive and run more smoothly.