When I started to garden, I almost ignored the need to prepare the soil thoroughly. This was partly due to ignorance and partly to impatience. It can take a great deal of effort to turn an area of rough, weed stricken land into usable garden soil.
But now, I find this area of gardening particularly fulfilling. After a couple of seasons of tending, the soil is looser and has less weeds. The perrenial nightmares that are creeping buttercup and couch grass are a lot easier to pull out, stringy roots and all!
I have also been eyeing up a few leeks - I think I'll make a bit of potato and leek soup this week!
It has been both snowy and wet in equal amounts. There is an awful lot of standing water.
But now, I find this area of gardening particularly fulfilling. After a couple of seasons of tending, the soil is looser and has less weeds. The perrenial nightmares that are creeping buttercup and couch grass are a lot easier to pull out, stringy roots and all!
I have also been eyeing up a few leeks - I think I'll make a bit of potato and leek soup this week!
It has been both snowy and wet in equal amounts. There is an awful lot of standing water.
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