I used to have a substantial vegetable garden. Then I let it fall to ruin. But lately I've cleared away the weeds and started again.
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| Some of the weeds removed. Basil in forground will be retained. |
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| More weeds. |
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| The same garden bed with weeds removed. Now we are getting somewhere! |
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A long section of bed was partitioned. About three inches of topsoil was removed, then compost poured in.
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Rich black compost!
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Into this compost was planted Cos lettuce seedlings. The planting was carried out on a mild overcast day, with light rain all day. Perfect for reducing the shock of transplantation. Then a light watering.
The final stage - a dressing of pea straw mulch. Then a good soaking with lots of water. Now comes the hard part - keeping them watered and pest free.
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