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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Ken’s Weekly Tips – Don’t turf a new lawn in hot weather
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Don't be afraid of cutting hedges back. And with the weather we've been having, they'll soon grow back with even greater vigour.
Ken’s Weekly Tips – Save some Runner Bean for next season
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