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Sowed 2 x painted lady, 3 x red rum and 3 x scarlet emperor runner beans.

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Transplanted snapdragons and a lavatera to the raised bed along the drive. Pulled out 8 tons of bindweed, thistles, dandelions and other assorted weeds to do so! So much for gardeners...
Rabbits are still running free: Sandy is in the garden but Sam has taken up residence in the New Queen car park...

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Another warm and rainy day. Stephen came round in the morning just as I was going out - nice to see him. Went out searching for wild garlic without any joy, though found huge clumps of evening primrose. Bees are finally back in their hives - they swarmed yesterday and Rupert had to come round and help Zaz get them back. Didn't get round to much gardening, but while making dinner, decided to go for it. Planted extra onions, two rows of carrots chantenay red cored; two rows of carrots Adelaide...

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Warm and rainy-ish today. Didn't do much in the garden but finally planted some Jerusalem artichokes. We shall see what happens!

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Another beautiful day. Planted 2 x Vales Emerald potatoes in a bucket in the greenhouse.

Forgot to note yesterday that I sowed some more parsnips, after the dismal results of the first sowing, and also some savoy cabbage.

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