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Well Rooted

Posted on April 21, 2013 by Cathy

It was the end of March that I first had a go at propagating plug plants by rooting cuttings, as described by Which? Gardening. The verbena cuttings were developing roots within 2 or 3 days and the tiny fuchsia cuttings soon after … Continue reading →

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Surprise Surprise!

Posted on April 14, 2013 by Cathy

I am not sure that it has been the warmest day of the year so far as weather forecasters seemed to be predicting, although we did have a very sunny morning after what has certainly been the mildest night of the year. … Continue reading →

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A Risky Venture

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Cathy

If I had realised what a risky venture it was I wouldn’t have put the first coat of preservative paint on the lychgate yesterday, as much of it has washed off as it had little chance of drying since then because … Continue reading →

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