A program that focuses on employing fathers is taking root – in the form of lettuce, spinach, kale and radishes. The Kanawha Institute for Social Research Action is selling organic vegetables from its urban garden today as part of its most recent program, the Growing Jobs Project, which helps local unemployed and low-income fathers who are looking for work. The Dunbar operation includes two greenhouses, one for vegetables and the other for flowers.

“Our goal is to provide fathers with an opportunity to be providers for their families,” said project manager Terri Berkley. “Through our greenhouses, a person who has been recently or formerly incarcerated can come to the program and be trained for six weeks. “They gain skills on how to plant, harvest, compost, how to prevent diseases and take proactive steps on how to become a good greenhouse or garden manager, which is a dying skill that we want to make sure is not lost.”

The sale is from 2 to 8 p.m. The organic produce includes radishes, green onions, romaine lettuce, lace leaf lettuce, butter crunch lettuce, spinach, mustard greens and kale. “The other focus of the greenhouse is to provide organic products to our community,” Berkley said. “We tell them to eat healthy, but some folks don’t have the money to go to the grocery store and pay an extra $1 for a head of lettuce.”

Community members can pick their own vegetables from the garden. Berkley said prices vary but will be cheaper than at local grocery stores. “People can come in and pick their own lettuce, their own turnips, the kind of greens they like to have. It’s a really unique type of opportunity. Instead of picking it up from the shelf and putting it in a bag, they pick it from the ground,” Berkley said.

Delivery is offered at no additional cost. The food truck is another arm of the Growing Jobs Project, which can deliver healthy, organic food to local residents. Those interested can call 877-34-KISRA to place an order. Berkley said a few groups already have taken advantage of the delivery service, including the sheriff’s office, state police and a domestic violence shelter.

“A number of seniors are really excited about this service,” she said. “I was talking to someone last week in the grocery store asking when we would get the food truck up and running because she was tired of making a 30-minute trip to the grocery store to get food for salads. With one phone call to KISRA, we can bring her everything that she’s making that trip for.”

Money from the crops will go back into the program to stimulate transitional employment, which is how men in the program are paid. About 25 people are participating, and the organization hopes to help 40 this year. “When we get our guys, they start immediate employment. We put $8 to $15 in their pocket for an average of 30 hours per week,” Berkley said. “They’re gaining skill and working six-hour days. They get paid just like us.

“It’s an opportunity for men to come, gain skill, get acclimated to a work culture most have never been in, and they get to take a check home and make a contribution to their household. You see them full circle through this greenhouse and immediately to employment.”

In addition to the greenhouse offerings, the institute will host a health fair from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. with screenings for diabetes and blood pressure. They also will distribute blood pressure cuffs and diabetes test strips and monitors.

The evening will include a 30-minute cooking demonstration and greenhouse tours. “With West Virginia being one of the top states in obesity, and at every health fair or event they have, they’re encouraging folks to eat healthy. Sometimes it’s just not available,” Berkley said. “We want to promote healthy eating, cooking and complement that by opening our community clinic.”The institute will sell crops daily from the urban farm. After today, they will know which hours best suit the community. Starting May 11, it also will operate a stand at the Capitol Market.

Bill Shanklin, the greenhouse manager and an instructor for the institute, has been working with the fathers to grow crops. “I think the students are picking up on its success. None of them are gardeners – some might have a little experience,” he said. “But they knew nothing about horticultural techniques. We’re trying to teach in addition to the gardening is how to be able to sustain family food for themselves with a garden.

“This is a good program, and they’re doing good. They’re learning a lot.”The institute is at 131 Perkins Ave., and the greenhouses are directly across from the building. The institute welcomes community volunteers from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday to help in the greenhouse by watering plants, sowing seeds and more.

“We’ve been having good success, but we thought we’d open it up to folks not working or who have a day off,” Berkley said. “We want everyone in the community to have a place here.”The participants in the Growing Jobs project are recruited from the institute’s Responsible Fatherhood Program, which aims to help put fathers in a position to provide for their families and ultimately make a better environment for children.

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Today’s post brings some exciting news with it! The wonderful folks at Martha Stewart have asked me to join their 12 Months of Martha program, where they send me a box of new Martha goodies each month and I get to get my craft on with them! Sweet deal, huh? This month’s box had a pretty awesome tool in it.. a mini scoring board with a special envelope scorer on the back! I had to make me some envelopes. With Mother’s Day coming up, I’m dedicating the next few Garden Party posts to Mom’s special day, and what do you get when you combine flowers and envelopes? A fresh flower envelope garland, of course! Fill the envelopes with sweet love notes for mom and let her open them up throughout the day! Tada! Let’s do this.

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In the world of organic gardening, there are plenty of great resources available to both new and experienced organic gardeners alike. There are many e-guides, books, videos, and other resources available. This set of tips contains some of the best advice for helping a good organic gardener become a great organic gardener.

You can help your plants resist disease by spraying them with aspirin water. One and half tablets of aspirin in a couple gallons of water will be a wonderful help to the plants you have. All you need to do is spray the plants with the solution in order to battle common ailments. The spray ought to be applied approximately every three weeks.

If you want a sustainable garden, leave a part of it undisturbed for wildlife to enjoy. The presence of native flowers, trees and grasses will attract birds and insects. You will be rewarded by an appealing and flourishing landscape.

It is easy to quickly prepare your perennial garden ground. Simply use a spade or small shovel to get under the grass or turf and flip it over. Then, using wood chips, cover the area to a depth of three or four inches. You want to then give the area about a couple of weeks, then you want your new perennials planted by digging into it.

Plants growing in your home need a constant temperature of no less than 65 degrees. They need this type of warm temperature in order to grow. If you want to save money on gas bills in the winter, you can provide local heating for the plants with a heat lamp instead.

When a seed actually sprouts, it doesn’t need to be in as warm an environment. It’s important to move the plants away from any heat source as they grow larger. Remove plastic films on containers to prevent warmth and humidity from penetrating them. Watching your plants as they grow will give you the insight on when to employ these tactics.

Have some plastic bags on hand that you can put over your gardening shoes if they are muddy. Doing this prevents lengthy work interruptions, and allows you to finish the job quickly. Have your tools for gardening nearby in order to maximize your efficiency with gardening. Carry a large bucket with you or wear pants with a lot of pockets. Have gloves, small shears, a trowel and any other tools you may need on hand to make it simpler to maintain your garden.

Coffee Grounds
Add used coffee grounds to your garden soil. Coffee grounds have a lot of nutrients that plants can use. A strong nitrogen source in your garden area is a wonderful way to have healthy and strong plants.

Paying attention to spacing is important. You can underestimate how much space you need when they are growing. Beyond just the physical space that the plants will need, you should also consider the airflow that the plants will require. Think ahead and give each plant room for expansion, by properly spacing the seeds.

Planted flowers will benefit from organic materials that are built up to as much as three inches. Covering the beds with mulch serves multiple purposes; it helps the flowers by retaining moisture and adding nutrients, and it discourages the growth of unwanted plants. Mulch also completes your garden, giving it a finished appearance.

Try to avoid letting your organic garden chores build up. No matter what your schedule is like, you should be able to fit in small things that will help you avoid having an overwhelming amount of work all at once. If you put the dog outside, weed a few spots in the garden while your dog goes to the bathroom.

Use a laundry basket to help you collect produce from your garden. The laundry basket is a perfect strainer for any produce run off. Rinse your produce while it lays in the basket; any excess water strains off through the laundry basket holes.

Soil health can be improved by adding mulch. The right amount of mulch in a garden also works to protect the soil underneath. On hot, dry days, mulch keeps the dirt underneath cool and moist. This protects and nourishes plant roots. It also keeps soil moist longer by preventing water evaporation. It also doubles as weed control.

Spend your time working efficiently in your organic garden. It’s frustrating to search for a tool for a half hour. Before you make a trip to your garden, you should gather all tools and items in advance. Afterwards, be sure to return them to their original storage place. Even something like a carpenter’s tool belt or some cargo jeans work well to keep tools organized.

After you have read these suggestions, you can understand what you need to do to be a wonderful organic gardener. Take the tips you have learned here and apply them to your efforts. Grow an aesthetically pleasing organic garden that will feed you well by applying the simple tips you got in this article.

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While we did get our most significant snow just two weeks ago, it certainly appears that spring has arrived as the mercury pushes into the 80s. So, that means it’s time to garden! Here are a few suggested plants that make fabulous combinations in the spring garden:

 Black pussy willow (Salix gracilistyla melanostachys) and winterhazel (Corylopsis sp.):
These two early flowering shrubs flower before they leaf out, so the flowers are quite showy. The black-and-yellow combination is stunning in the garden. Pussy willow has a fuzzy upright flower and winterhazel has a yellow flower that hangs from the branches like a string of popcorn.

• Daffodils (Narcissus sp.) and ornamental grasses: This is a perfect combination. Ornamental grasses like switchgrass (native) and fountain grass (not native) have a tan presence all winter and provide structure to the winter garden. When they are cut back in mid-March, they make way for daffodils to bloom their cheery yellow in early spring. Then when the daffodils start to fade and their foliage looks unsightly, the grasses grow up and cover the dying foliage. Most gardeners struggle with daffodil foliage after the bulbs have bloomed because you can’t cut it back until the foliage has harvested enough sunlight energy to rejuvenate the bulbs for next years’ flowers. Some gardeners even tie their bulb foliage into silly knots in the garden to make it less obtrusive. But, covering those dying leaves with fresh new ornamental grass foliage is the perfect solution.

• Lenton rose (Helleborus nigra) and chartreuse-colored ground cover: Lenton roses are blooming now and will continue blooming for at least a month. They come in a wide variety of shades from almost black/purple, to various pinks and white. The foliage stays evergreen for much of the winter but usually has enough winter injury that it is best to prune it back in mid-March to allow the new foliage and flowers to shine. Especially purple blooming hellebores look great with a chartreuse-colored companion plant or groundcover. Some possibilities include creeping jenny (Lysimachia nummularia ‘Aurea’), Golden Japanese forest grass (Hakenachloa macra ‘Aurea’), coralbells (Heuchera ‘Key Lime’), Bowles golden sedge (Carex elata ‘Bowles Golden’) and several good cultivars of hosta. Speaking of chartreuse, all these plants will keep their bright-colored foliage throughout the growing season, so they provide a great contrast for other good combinations later in the year. One favorite is black mono grass (Ophiopogon planiscapus ‘Nigrescens’), also grown for its foliage, so this combination works all season long.

• Virginia bluebells (Mertensia virginica) and celandine poppy (Stylophorum diphyllum):
Light blue and yellow is another great spring combination. These two native spring are ephemerals, meaning the plants that come up in the spring, flower and die back to the ground.) that bloom in our woodlands. Plant them in a moist, shady garden or woods edge and they will spread on their own. Or combine Virginia bluebells with donkey tail spurge (Euphorbia myrsinites) for yellow color.

If none of these combinations suits you perfectly, visit your local garden center and see for yourself what is in bloom or has a fun leaf color and plant the combination that excites you this spring.

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f it is a tangled mess, you will have to tackle this job over a year or so, removing one main branch at a time and tying in a suitable replacement. If it isn't too much of a disaster, however, this summer cut back any side shoots to six buds and tie them in to wires until they fill their allotted space. (Basically, trim any wispy bits that are in the way back to six buds.)

Do the main renovation work next winter. Cut back the main shoot to 75cm above the topmost side shoots, then cut all the side shoots back by a third of their overall growth to a healthy growth bud (growth buds are long and thin, while flower buds are plump and blunt). From then on, stick to the 6:3 rule, cutting back the laterals in two stages; these will then bear the following season's flowers.

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New to gardening? Don't worry. Growing your own food many seem daunting, especially if you have no experience, but it doesn't have to be complicated. The benefits of growing food yourself are numerous; you'll know exactly how the food you feed your family was grown and you'll cut out your food's carbon footprint at the same time, since it won't be traveling any number of miles to get to your plate.

To help demystify the process, we spoke with Greg Peterson, a gardening expert in Phoenix, Ariz. who has spent decades growing edibles in his yard and teaches gardening classes at Root Phoenix, an organization dedicated to community-driven education. We'll provide some simple steps to help you start gardening in your space and include some tips for making the most of your yard.

1. Before You Do Anything, Observe
If you've never done any gardening before, your first instinct might be to head over to a nursery or home improvement store and start purchasing items you think you may need. The most important thing before you do any of that, though, is to stop and observe where you'll be growing food.

"Get out and sit in your space. Walk in your space, take your shoes off, see what's there to observe because there's so much there to see," Greg Peterson said. "Observations are the things that will allow you to have a successful garden."

One of the basic tenets of permaculture, the agricultural system that addresses sustainability and the interdependence of human and natural ecosystems, is observation. This means you need to have an understanding of what is happening in your yard - or on your porch or patio - in order to successfully grow food. Peterson also pointed out that it is advantageous to look beyond your space and see what other people are growing in your neighborhood or city and whether they are seeing success. The world is full of gardeners, so you don't need to reinvent the wheel. Other people's experience may be able to give you a foundation for where to begin.

So what exactly are you supposed to be observing? Peterson laid out some of the basic things he teaches in one of his gardening classes for us to consider, which are simple enough for even novice gardeners to understand.

2. Consider the Sun
First, be like a plant and look to the sun. The sun provides light and heat, and both of those things will have a big impact on anything you're growing.

"There are different microclimates in your yard," Peterson explained. "Microclimates are small climates and they can be five, ten, fifteen, thirty degrees different in temperature. You may have one part of your yard that faces west that in the summertime just cooks, but in the wintertime is great for growing tomatoes because it's a warmer microclimate."

Different types of plants may require a different balance of sun and shade, but in general, try to find areas with plenty of light. The sun is important because plants need a lot of light to make fruits and vegetables, and for that reason planting in a north-facing area can be problematic.

3. Think About the Soil
Once you've assessed the sun situation, you'll need to think about what you're going to grow those plants in. "I tell people that your job as an urban gardener, farmer, grower of food is to create healthy soil," Peterson said. "If you get healthy soil, you're going to get healthy plants."

The dirt in your area may be compacted, so you will probably need to add some essential components to help your plants grow. Good soil has air, water and living organisms in it. To achieve this mixture, you need to add organic material like compost, which adds microbes and microorganisms to the soil. If you compost at home, feel free to add your own compost. You can also buy compost or add other organic material from your yard such as dead leaves, which make good top mulch and help hold in moisture, Peterson explained. Purchasing potting soil at your local gardening or home improvement store is another option, and you can add a few inches of it on top of the dirt in your yard. Peterson said this is a great trick because the roots of the plants you put in your garden will break down the dirt for you without requiring you to do any digging.

4. The Plants (and Planting Season)
Once you have a handle on your growing space, you need to figure out what to grow when. Sure, you could head over to a nursery and purchase whatever is available, but that probably won't yield the best produce. Doing some research about your region is essential. "Every urban area in the country has a planting calendar," Peterson said. "It's usually available through a county cooperative extension."

For example, Texas A&M Agrilife Extension offers a spring planting calendar for vegetables. A planting calendar for Phoenix is available on Peterson's website, so check with gardening and agricultural organizations in your area for information specific to you.

Generally, you'll want to keep in mind that there are cold season crops and warm season crops. If you plant the wrong plants during the wrong season, it's unlikely you'll end up with much food to eat because conditions won't be conducive to the plants producing fruits and vegetables. Also, keep in mind that you should grow produce you'll want to eat. Having an overabundance of cabbage if you don't like cabbage probably isn't the best use of your time, space and resources.

5. Choose Seeds Wisely
After you've figured out what you should be planting, you need to choose seeds. You have two types to choose from; hybrids and heirlooms. Hybrid seeds are the product of cross-pollinating two different types of a plant to produce a third variety, often with some desirable characteristic. (Hybrid seeds are different from genetically-modified seeds, which are altered in a laboratory using molecular genetic engineering techniques). Heirloom seeds are open-pollinated, meaning they are pollinated by insects, birds or the wind. The practical difference for you is that with plants grown from heirloom seeds, you can let the plants flower, go to seed and then collect the seeds for planting next year, while with hybrid plants, the seeds you collect will not always grow into new plants.

"I always recommend that you plant heirloom or open-pollinated seeds in your yard," Peterson said. "I have arugula, jerusalem artichokes, parsley. They go to seed every year and all of a sudden I have parsley just growing here or there. They become self-replicating in your yard so you're not having to replant them."

Now that you're armed with knowledge of your space, how to prepare it and what to plant, it's time to get outside and try gardening. Make some soil, get some seeds and start growing your own food. You might have a season or two (or three or four) where your harvest doesn't turn out the way you'd expected, but eventually you'll start learning the tricks for your space.

"Really the bottom line of gardening is it's a grand experiment. I can tell you want works for me, I can share with you what I've got, I can give you the tools, but then you just have to go out and experiment," Peterson said.

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Your home in Vancouver can be considered as one of your life's biggest investment. And one way of protecting it is with a durable roof that is kept in good condition for the longest possible time. As a matter of fact, the roof is one of the most important parts of the house that should be protected. Hence, it must be maintained and assessed from time to time, not to mention be replaced if ever it is already causing leaks, drips and other issues. With regular maintenance, your roof can live longer.

Unfortunately, homeowners usually find it hard to do this task. In this case, you can ask assistance from experienced roofer Vancouver so your home roof will be kept in tip-top shape. Assuredly, you can avoid serious roofing issues if you yourself have followed some tips on how you can maintain your roof.

Foremost, trees that are grown near your home or have branches that extend to your roof can lead to several issues. Even if they provide roofing shade that helps lessen the sun's rampage on the roof, they still have leaves that can easily cause drainage clogs. The blockage can result to water backing up to your roof.

Moreover, shaded roof areas are obviously more prone to moss growth. The tree's branches can also cause scratches to the roof itself. These branches also have the potential of falling on the roof once strong winds sweep near your home. Hence, if your home is surrounded by trees growing very closely to it, you should have the experts inspect it regularly to avert graver damages and lessen future risks.

When you notice green or black lines on your roof, you should immediately suspect for fungus, algae or mould growth. These organisms thrive in humid areas, particularly the roof parts that are facing northwards. This is of particular concern to those who are living in Vancouver. If unresolved, these organisms can gradually break down the roof leading to leaks.

If you are a bit worried about your roof's condition, you should establish the habit of checking it regularly by looking for any signs of damage. Broken tiles, torn shingles and other indicators of water damage should be treated with topmost priority. Unfortunately, it is expected that not all homeowners are able to climb high up on their roofs to do the checking.

This is where the professional roofer Vancouver kicks in. They are able to spot even the minutest issue that untrained eyes such as yours are not able to detect. Have them check your roof at least once every 3 to 4 years for any kind of issue big or small. The most minor damage should be addressed immediately. You don't have to wait for it to become worse and pay more in the future, needless to say be forced to replace the whole roof because of irreparable damages.

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KARACHI – In a city torn with violence and terror, a colourful and soul soothing annual flower show offered some relief and peace to the citizens. The 62nd Pakistan Flower Show, 2013 flower show took place at DHA Sea View Public Park here on Thursday. A vivid ceremony was held on the occasion in which flower loving enthusiasts and organizations who won the flower competition in various categories were awarded trophies and prizes. Secretary Defence Lt Gen (r) Asif Yasin Malik was the chief guest of the function.

The Annual Flower Show was arranged by Horticultural Society of Pakistan (HSP) in collaboration with DHA and Cantonment Board Clifton (CBC). The venue of the show presented an exquisite view of colour and beauty with fragrance of flowers adding to the ambience of the scene. Naval Band played its melodies to give a festive mood to the environment. Speaking on the occasion, Secretary Defense lauded the efforts of Horticulture Society of Pakistan (HSP) for organizing a splendid floral show.

He said that the effort of the HSP in giving cleaner and greener environment to Karachi was commendable. He added that flowers reflected natural beauty and left indelible marks of creative charm on human mind. He emphasized that competition like flower show was a lively activity and helped in promotion of positive and health trends in society. In Welcome address, Horticultural Society of Pakistan President Faheem Siddiqui outlined the activities of his organization in promoting horticultural awareness in society.

He said that HSP was actively engaged in beautifying the environment of the metropolis. Veteran Chairman of HSP, Lt Gen (R) Jahanzeb Arbab termed love of flowers as the essence of life. He said that flowers reflected natural beauty and such natural spots like gardens, parks and open grounds must be beautified as they provided aesthetic delight to the people and had a soothing effect on their nerves.
A large number of individuals, organizations, amateurs and professionals participated in the flower show in various categories. Defence Authority Nisar Shaheed Park, CBC Hilal Park and CBC Rahat Park got first prizes in the categories of large, medium and small parks. In the category of beautification of spots, DHA Gizri Hilltop got the first prize while Getz Pharma Roundabout was second in the category.

Flag Staff House got first prize in official bungalows (large) gardens, Administrator DHA’s House in official bungalows (small) gardens, Sindh Club in club gardens (large), Karachi Boat Club in club garden (small) and DHA Tooba Masjid in mosque garden got the first prize in their respective categories. College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan got first prize in institute gardens and DHA Degree College for Men got second prize in colleges/universities gardens respectively.

The CBC won the first position of the Flower Show competition and was awarded the coveted Abdul Sattar Pirzada Trophy. President HSP, AK Khan was also present on the occasion. The Floral Show will remain open for the general public till Sunday.

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BOULDER - The Boulder-based nonprofit Growing Gardens is offering gardening classes for beginners this spring for the sixth straight year. Growing Gardens will hold two introductory organic-gardening classes. Introduction to Gardening I focuses on crop selection, companion planting, soil preparation, seed starting and transplanting.

Introduction to Gardening II stresses soil fertility and helps gardeners incorporate healthy soil techniques into their gardens. Participants also learn to make and use compost and compost tea, and the importance of cover crops to improve soil health, garden productivity and efficiency.

Introduction to Gardening I will be held from 9 to 11:30 a.m., Saturday, March 16, and Introduction to Gardening II will be held from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 6. Each class costs $35 and meets at Growing Garden's Greenhouse, 1630 Hawthorne Ave., Boulder. Classes are taught by Connor Murphy, a market garden grower who is well-versed in growing food in the Front Range's climate.

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I’M always on the lookout for ways to increase the productivity of my vegetable garden and in 2013 I’m making these New Year’s resolutions: To sow seeds at the most appropriate time, not six weeks after everyone else.

To throw away all the packets of opened seed and buy fresh. To avoid using farm-gate manures and stick to bagged soil conditioners. To spend more money on seeds that promise improved vigour rather than save pennies on the cheapest.

Ditto for growing composts. It really isn’t worth cutting corners on gardening. Cheapest is rarely best and, when I spend hours every week on my gardening hobby, why waste all that effort on using second rate materials?

For example, I know that I can buy fresh sweetcorn from my supermarket cheaper than I can produce them – but I’m convinced mine are fresher and the taste is superior. So here’s some of the highlights to my 2013 shopping list:

Maincrop pea Alexandra (T&M) produces broad, dark green and slightly-curved pods, each containing eight or nine tasty peas. As the name suggests, Carrot Eskimo is one of the most cold-tolerant varieties available. The late crop, cylindrical roots of this RHS AGM variety promise to resist splitting and retain their flavour throughout the autumn and winter.

For my rocket salad pickings I’m going for Pegasus from Suttons because it promises not to bolt and I can pick the outer leaves regularly, as a cut-and-come-again crop. In 2010 my allotment produced a dozen or so butternut squash that were harvested ripe and were stored in the garage for eating well into the New Year.

In 2012 not one reached the size of a pear. So to up my chances of success, even in poor weather, I’m switching to an F1 squash called Hunter (Suttons). Bred in the UK to be a top performer, this is an early ripening butternut variety providing a very heavy crop throughout late summer and autumn. Another advantage is that although it’s a trailing type, it promises to take up less room than American-bred varieties.

The Musselburgh leeks I grew last year were a disappointment in that they didn’t reach a reasonable size. Perhaps it was because the seeds weren’t sown until late May rather than March or April when seed companies recommend they should be germinated.

Another factor that limited growth was the appalling summer weather – lots of rain and little sunshine. This year I promise to give them a much better chance of success by sowing before the end of April and using an F1 hybrid seed that has extra vigour.

I’m currently pondering the merits of Oarsman from T&M and Carlton from Suttons. Although I notice that DT Brown have a new F1 leek seed called Crusader which is British-bred, totally winter hardy that promises to yield long, white stems with dark green flags. It has resistance to rust and white tip, while hybrid vigour ensures strong, healthy plants ready for lifting all through winter.

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