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The broad beans and lettuces in the growing frame seem to be doing really well. They even needed a watering this week, as the conditions in there are so warm that the soil had dried out quite a lot. The slug pellets are holding their own in there too and so far no damage at all. The garlic plants growing...
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What a miserable weekend! Weather-wise that is. I decided to spend Sunday gardening, as I had lots of other things to catch up with on Saturday - not least, watching Liverpool v ManU. I've got a couple of friends who are massive Liverpool supporters and I knew/hoped this would be a great opportunity...
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Unfortunately, due to other commitments (I'm writing a book and deadlines are approaching!) and the fact that the soil hadn't warmed up as much as I'd hoped, I didn't get around to any direct seed sowing outside this weekend. The broad beans sowed a week or so ago inside have germinated...
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I’ve just checked the weather forecast and it all looks good for a few hours in the garden this weekend. Providing the garden frame has done it’s thing and the soil underneath feels warm enough – good old black fen soil warms up so quickly, especially under cover in raised beds – I’m going to make a...
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