Summer garden guide

Here’s a quick guide to getting the most out of your garden over summer.

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31st December, 2011

Every year, just as our gardens are coming into their prime, cities empty out as many people shift to the coast for their holidays. From the tail of Maui’s fish to the prow of his canoe, tomato plants laden with fruit bend with their unplundered bounty. Pots quickly stuffed with potted colour to impress relatives in the week before Christmas finally look splendid just as the party moves to another town. And beans that were ready to pick have just enough time to get leathery and stringy before your return. So, how can you benefit from your season of hard work? Here’s a quick guide to ...

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