WINTER is almost upon us and with the cooler nights and still warm days, and it is not too late to consider planting those vegies.

Knowing what vegetables to plant now in April is going to come down to where you live in this beautiful Country.

The cooler climate areas include: Murrindindi, Mansfield, Wangaratta, Mount Beauty, and Towong as well as far north between here and Canberra.

Cool areas can sow: Broad Beans, Peas, Snow Peas, Cabbages, Cauliflower, Kale, Leek, Lettuce, Silverbeet, Spinach, Beetroot, Carrots, Garlic, Onion, Radish, Corn, Celery and Turnip.

As the cost of vegetables is continually rising it is worth considering planting and growing your own supplies.

For smaller courtyards and suburban blocks the easiest way to grow small amounts is in raised garden beds.

Not only do these fit into smaller areas but they can save many hours of back–breaking work for the more senior gardeners.

Fill raised garden beds with a mixture of good top soil and compost, mix well and let sit for a week or two before planting – this gives the beds time to break down lumpy compost and nourish the soil.

Once planted encourage growth of seedlings with a good watering of fertilizer.