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golden sweet & parsley plugs

Posted on April 24, 2022 by Ruth Paris

These yellow mange tout peas are so easy to grow and absolutely delicious. Sown in double rows into a length of plastic guttering in the greenhouse, they were more than ready to plant out into the pigeon-proof sanctuary of the … Continue reading →

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june harvest

Posted on June 14, 2019 by Ruth Paris
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purple podded peas

Posted on June 27, 2018 by Ruth Paris

Despite my annual vow never to grow peas again, (fighting the predations of mice before germination and pigeons when growing is a wearisome process – especially as they are so cheap and easy to buy frozen), yet again I succumbed … Continue reading →

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midsummer day’s dream

Posted on June 21, 2018 by Ruth Paris

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… and the perfect ingredients for a primavera risotto

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May progress

Posted on May 24, 2018 by Ruth Paris
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warmth at last

Posted on May 6, 2018 by Ruth Paris

The quince tree is appreciating the extra light afforded by the tree felling early in the year, with a more symmetrical form and healthy blossom which I hope will not be blighted by frost as they were last year. Grown … Continue reading →

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