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Tell us about the last thing you got excited about.
I’m not a lazy person.It just takes me forever to do anything.
When it comes to growing vegetables,well that suits me because you can’t rush growing vegetables,unless you are some kind of Frankenstein Super grower supplying the Corporate Supermarkets.
I am a grower on a small,self- use basis,to be honest quite miniscule really.
Nevertheless, seeds are unpredictable, very hard to not overcrowd when you are placing them in your finely prepared soil.
I try my best to spread them out,but they always end up in little clumps of plants that need to be thinned out.
Firstly it was my leeks, and I transplanted them and gave them room to grow
.Leeks are hardy and they thrived in their new positions.From memory this took me about a week to finish,but finish it I did and I’m pleased to say I should have a steady supply of leek and potato soup for this winter.
However,I kept looking at the fennel which I could see was really overcrowded.Thatvwas going to be a big job.
Last Sunday,I did it!
It was a hot day and I separated the plants and prepared the holes,soaking the ground in water to give the well developed Fennel roots the best chance. I reckon there were 60 or so individual plants and now they all have room to grow. Four hours it took me and I felt satisfied and excited by the fact that I’d given my fennel the best chance to grow and thrive.
I’m a big fan of the aniseed flavour of fennel,another reason for my excitement.
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