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Soon we’ll all be at it

Recent press coverage in the times and on the BBC (here) just shows the rising popularity of grow your own.  Most commentators suggest that it is down to people seeking to economise during the recession.  Personally I’m not so sure.  Firstly unless you are very careful you can end up sending much much more on [...]

Potato Virgin

For the first time ever I’m going to grow potatoes in one of the beds in my garden this year.  I’ve bought some first earlies called Red Duke of York which are in the process of chitting in the conservatory at the moment.  I also bought some salad potatoes which are main crop; Pink Fir [...]