Kale enjoys a sunny spot, but can also cope with shade, so is a fairly easy-going plant in the garden. These leaves grow best in rich, well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter dug in prior to p

Parsnips roots will have reached full size by now, so you can begin harvesting them whenever needed. To get them out in one piece, loosen the soil around the roots with a garden fork beforehand, and i

Make more thin-rooted perennials such as Japanese anemones, phlox and hardy geraniums with this method of root cuttings. Lift a clump of your chosen plant with a garden fork, select the best roots and

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