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Creating a new polyculture bed

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Anni Kelsey

This summer I have become more convinced that depth of soil is a super important factor in determining how well plants grow.  This is mainly due to observation of plants in deeper beds performing better than those in shallower soil.  I … Continue reading →

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Busy, busy, busy…………

Posted on June 4, 2011 by Anni Kelsey

I have been busy toiling away this morning in the hot sun.  Not an ideal time to plant things, but there were so many young plants in pots that needed to be planted out, particularly now it is getting hot.  They dry out … Continue reading →

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Flouting the “rules” 2

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Anni Kelsey

What happened to the seeds I sowed on 21st February rather earlier than the packets indicated? Walking stick kale germinated on 22nd March Wild beet germinated on 21st March Chinese kale on 21st March Perpetual spinach on 22nd March Sorrel … Continue reading →

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Flouting the “rules” to see what will happen

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Anni Kelsey

In previous years I have studiously followed the instructions on seed packets regarding the correct time to sow seeds.  This year I seem to be throwing caution and last year’s seed packets to the wind and starting things off really … Continue reading →

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