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Having had a prolonged veg-free start to the year - I blame the weather and too many other things to do - I've finally managed to getthings started in the veg garden. I know it sounds like an excuse, but last year we started too early, everything grew too much before the weather was right for planting...
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Despite some other commitments this weekend, I've managed to catch up with my backlog of veg jobs. I picked the last crop from the broad beans that had been inhabiting the growing frame at home (that's where they were overwintered) and then cut down and pulled up the plants - stripping off all...
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Another atypical early May weekend got me out of bed early Saturday morning to start the rounds of watering. By seven o’clock the hose was busy giving relief to gasping plants. All the young plants in the lean-to frame needed looking at, so I got out my faithful flat Tubtrug, filled it with water and...
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I'm really sorry about all the rain we've had over the last couple of days - I think it's my fault. You see, I planted out some broad beans and some other bits and bobs on the allotment on Monday, but forgot to take the watering can. I went back on Tuesday and gave everything a thorough watering...
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