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Saturday 18th June 2016 – My first Sweet Pea!!

Today has been another one of those wonderful days where I can spend as much time in the garden as possible. Oh, it’s so joyous when you’re able to do something like that. I’ve still got loads more Tomatoes to … Continue reading

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Thursday 16th June 2016 – I’m sorry Bumble bees for disturbing you!

I’m all for saving those mini beasts and insects that are useful in the garden, and do my best to keep them happy. Slugs and Snails on the other hand I would happily get rid of without any question. I … Continue reading

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Tuesday 14th June 2016 – French Beans, more Tomatoes and Cabbage.

It is June isn’t it? I know I’ve just written the date above, but I’m starting to wonder if I got it wrong. It’s just that at the moment, we seem to be having the sort of weather I’d expect … Continue reading

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Monday 13th June 2016 – More Tomatoes done.

It’s been a funny sort of day. The weather has been finding it difficult to decide what it’s going to do. One minute it’s pouring with rain and then the next the sun is out and it’s very warm. I … Continue reading

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Saturday 11th June 2016 – Chillies, Sweet Peppers and more Tomatoes!

I spent practically ALL day in the garden at home today which was wonderful. I did some weeding, cleared the paving stone path that goes to the end of the garden, changed some of the rotten log roll, and had … Continue reading

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Thursday 2nd June 2016 – Tying in your Tomatoes!

As your Tomatoes grow, they’ll need to be supported, otherwise they’ll topple over from the weight of the fruits they produce. You only need to support the plants that grow tall, and not the bush varieties as they support themselves. … Continue reading

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Monday 30th May 2016 – Potting up Romanesco Cauliflowers!

This afternoon I potted up all my Romanesco Cauliflowers into 3 inch pots. These are wonderful little gems, if you can find them. None of the boring white cauliflowers for us. There are loads of different ones you can buy. If … Continue reading

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Saturday 21st May 2016 – All my Beans are in!!

Yesterday I went and bought another 2 bags of 120 litres of Multi Purpose compost. Hopefully this should do me for a while, but I expect I’ll have to buy some more because of all the millions (slight exaggeration) of … Continue reading

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Saturday 7th May 2016 – Potting up Sweet Peppers and lots more tomatoes.

Yes today is World Naked Gardening Day (first Saturday in May), and this afternoon I’ve been in my very hot greenhouse wearing minimal clothing. Gravity takes over on certain parts of the body as you get older, and naked crouching … Continue reading

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Thursday 5th May 2016 – More Tomato Seedlings

I’m gradually working my way through potting up all my Tomato seedlings. I’ve got loads to do, so I am getting them done when ever I have a spare few minutes (or half hour). This afternoon I managed to pot … Continue reading

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