Winter is the time to take stock of your seeds and plan for new vegetable experiments. Visit us to explore our seed range from Southern Harvest and Mr Fothergills.
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What to plant now |
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Sow direct |
Broad beans, garlic |
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Plant |
Broad beans, garlic, shallots |
September is when spring really gains momentum. The garden is abuzz with new growth and activity, and the list of jobs seems to grow before your eyes. Can you hear the grass growing? With all the sunny days we’ve been having, it hasn’t had much chance to slow down. And amongst the grass, the usual…
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