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16/2/2014

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Hello everyone!

I have just realised how long it has been since I have posted to the blog.

It was such a wonderful summer last year, I think I just forgot!

Well, winter is almost over, hopefully, and we are preparing for spring. First into the pots this year has been an old packet of sweet pea seeds - a little test to see if they'll grow - if they do - brilliant - if not - no loss but a little time.

I also sowed some dahlia seeds in trays that I had collected from a public garden near Paris last year. I have no idea if they will grow - or what they will turn out like - but that is all part of the adventure.

As usual I have been clearing the beds at the plot. Gradually returning them to a nice healthy tilth for this year's growth. It is a waiting game now.

Today was lovely. Bright, sunny and calm. reasonably mild too, for the time of year. I was hoeing a bed when the little robin above joined me. He didn't leave all afternoon and was so relaxed in my company he stayed within a foot or two of the digging.


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    My name is Richard, I have an allotment near Belfast, Northern Ireland.

    Seeds:
    www.thompson-morgan.com
    This website is well worth a visit. An extensive range of high-quality seeds
    including old favourites and new arrivals. Also has great advice pages, blogs
    and regular special offers.

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