by Ken C |
Last Updated: 14/10/2021 The caterpillars and slugs have destroyed my red cabbage, but there are still a few onions, carrots, radish and a bit of spinach to be harvested. And although my plans include a bit of spring green, I’ve got some colourful ornamental cabbage to plant whilst Bob tidies up the bay tree.
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