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Pink rhubarb is prettier, but not necessarily sweeter than the green variety. Rhubarb tolerates acid soil and some shade but will do better in good sun. It's resilient to droughts as it's deep rooted. Keep well mulched and spread with compost in winter. If you have a young plant, don't pick any stalks in its first season and pick only lightly in … [Read more...]
Potatoes are the perfect crop to grow in an area where you've just started a garden. Maybe you've reclaimed an area of lawn or have developed a bed that has been neglected. Potatoes are tolerant of heavy, acid soil and don't need much care between planting and harvesting. If you mulch them well it will keep down the weeds and keep them moist. It's … [Read more...]
