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Under the Tuscan Sun
Under the Tuscan Sun zucchiniMy "zucchini" moment occurred in Italy, not in a romantic "Tuscan villa" ...more
Down to the Ground
December 20, 2025•4 min read
Trouble in Paradise
I'm such a garden enthusiast that it never crosses my mind to think that my gorgeous vegetables may actually encounter problems enroute to becoming a meal. ...more
Down to the Ground
December 20, 2025•3 min read
As Good As a Bought One!
. Next stop was the fridge for the packaged diced parsnip and the bag of ready-to-use washed (and chlorinated!) mixed salad greens. ...more
Down to the Ground
December 20, 2025•2 min read
Mid-summer Makeover
Mid summer tasks in the garden ...more
Down to the Ground
December 20, 2025•3 min read
The Art of the Transplant
That’s because I transplanted a mass of overly mature beetroot and parsnip seedlings into new homes. Considering the appalling spring we’ve had, a surprising number of seed germinated but as hail, sle... ...more
Down to the Ground
December 20, 2025•4 min read
New Curious Questions
Diana answers some common questions ...more
Down to the Ground
December 20, 2025•3 min read
The Perfect Pick-me-up
Untidy composting may be a good thing! ...more
Down to the Ground
December 20, 2025•3 min read
Colour me Quick
The frenzy of spring sowing has at last come to an end. Pea plants are ...more
Down to the Ground
December 20, 2025•4 min read
Compost is What You Make It.
Tailor your compost to your needs. ...more
Down to the Ground
December 20, 2025•3 min read
Summer is a’comin’
Hints to help conserve moisture in your vegetable garden ...more
Down to the Ground
December 20, 2025•2 min read
Plant and Protect
Some practical advice on protecting your valuable harvest from pests and unsuitable weather! ...more
Down to the Ground
December 20, 2025•4 min read
Just Add Water
So many edible and ornamental garden plants strike (form roots) in nothing but a jar of water, ...more
Down to the Ground
December 20, 2025•4 min read
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