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    DIGGIN' IT

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    The broad appeal of the humble broad bean

    Broad beans are foolproof, good value for money and add vibrancy and fresh scents to your garden.

    The heat is on

    I love the way a brick wall soaks up heat, holding it fast all day, then radiating it out into the air as the evening cools.

    A loquat by any other name

    Tips for growing loquats in your backyard.

    GARDENING: I GET IT NOW

    He warned me when we bought our house about the size of the garden and the amount of work it would take. I didn’t believe him, of course. I do now.

    THE MYSTERIOUS CASE OF THE MISSING BURIED TIME CAPSULE

    About ten years ago, my youngest and I buried a time capsule in the back garden, using what I thought was a sturdy plastic container.