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Category Archives: raspberry canes
willowherb battle
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
Posted in Allotment, gooseberries, raspberry canes
Tagged fruit cage, Joan J, Jostaberry, Tulameen, willowherb
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back in action
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