Tuesday, March 16th, 2010
Selecting an Allotment plot?
Here are a few guidelines to help you out.
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Sunday, March 15th, 2009
As I strolled out towards the veg garden this morning, I bumped into some old friends who come for a visit each spring.
I smiled towards Mrs tulip, tipped my cap to Mr Crocus, waved happily across to the daffodil clan, then it all went wrong as I was stopped in my tracks by some unwelcome visitors.
You know the sort, someone you know see, you’ll give them the time of day, but would rather they did not visit.
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