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MARCH

In the hedge, the wild parsnip

March brings breezes sharp and shrill, shakes the dancing daffodil.
If March comes in like a lion it goes out like a lamb !
Prune early ... prune late... always prune in March

Things to do in the garden

  • Substanial cleaning of the garden. Weed around the base of fruit trees.
  • In the vegetable garden first sowing of seeds: carrots, peas, spinach, lettuce and turnips. Cover with protection if possible until germination. Always think of the rules of crop rotation.
  • Finish pruning shrubs and fruit bushes. Prune the roses.
  • Finish preparing the beds and cold frames.

Tip of the month :

Rhubarb too acid : You can remove all the acidity from rhubarb by the following means : Soak cut rhubarb for 45 minutes in cold water to which a teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda has been added . Cook without adding too much sugar, this results in a tender and sweet rhubarb.
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