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Raised beds are often recommended for growing vegetables on heavy clay soil, as they improve drainage and allow you to control the soil conditions. I don’t have clay soil, but I do find them easier fo

HAVE you ever taken a close look at your soil? I mean, a really close look? And if not, why not? Soil, compost, dirt, earth – whatever you want to call it, it’s often overlooked, and yet it’s one of t

My tomato seedlings have started to rot at the base of the stem – some have even collapsed! What’s going on? With the excitement of a new season ahead of us, it’s common for growers to give new seedli

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