Category Archives: raspberry canes

willowherb battle

Posted on February 17, 2018 by Ruth Paris

It took me all day to remove a further infestation of willowherb from around the fruit cage. It’s a devil of a job as the little rosettes of green are underpinned by a dense network of tiny fibrous roots which … Continue reading →

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back in action

Posted on December 30, 2014 by Ruth Paris

Due to a mixture of laziness, other priorities and a pusillanimous reluctance to engage with the chill dampness, I have been sadly neglectful of the huerto over recent times. However, a delightful array of gardening Christmas presents filled me with … Continue reading →

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