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  • Growing leafy brassicas in reused plastic juice bottles- is it worth it?

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    Most of us grow brassicas the old fashion way. We grow seedlings and transplant them into the garden. We keep them watered and wait for them to grow heads. But what when they refuse to grow one? Is the problem…

  • Removing the sunshade plants

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    Although we’ve had a week of abundant sunshine, due to the low morning temperatures, the temperatures haven’t reached over 30°C (86°F). This is wonderful for the vegetables and garden plants. They aren’t experiencing heat distress anymore. Still, we’re in a…

  • Catching May sun makes huge difference

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    Spring sun is the most important thing for the summer vegetables.  Those 2 months of sun and warmth will define the rest of the season. Losing the May warmth can delay the harvests up to 40 days and disrupt the…