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SWEET POTATO PLANTING

3rd April 2012 I have had some success growing sweet potatoes through black polythene in a polytunnel. Last year I found mice also liked my crop and I had to…

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FULL ON SEED SOWING

5th March 2012 In the last month I have not been idle.  Despite a very unpleasant cold snap in February I have been able to keep on top of my…

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THE POLYTUNNEL IN WINTER

I am a passionate believer in the virtues of polytunnels. If you have the space they provide a far cheaper alternative to a greenhouse and will extend the growing season…

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ADVENTURES OF A SEED DETECTIVE

A short promo highlighting my travels around the world discovering rare and endangered vegetables, each with their own amazing story.

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SERIOUS SEED SOWING

As we enter the last week of January I get very itchy fingers and the urge to sow becomes all consuming.  So today I set the thermostat in the propagator…

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