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POTS OF goodness

Spring is in the air, so what better way to enjoy beautiful warm spring weather than to pot up a fresh produce garden? Use free-draining containers and position them where they’ll receive plenty of warm sunshine: at least 5–6 hours daily. Fill the pots with organic potting mix — 20 per cent compost and 20 per cent manure — and water frequently, otherwise they’ll dry out.

As the weather warms up, there are more garden pests about. Develop a natural

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