GRRRRRRRRRRRRR! They're back. Spider mites are the peskiest of pests. There are two sorts of red spider mite, those which suck the bl...

The title of this post is NOT a subtle hint to Sue. It's actually referring to pot marigolds, nasturtiums and borage. For these plants a...

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I've decided to try a slightly different format for my blog posts from now on. At this time of year I'm incredibly busy with sowing,...

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Tuesday 28th August 2012   If I had any sense of pride I'd not be making this post. I'd be quietly not writing about salad c...