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Starting from SCRATCH

When establishing a vegetable garden for the first time, it’s best to start small. Even if you have the space, begin with one or two beds and learn how to manage those before expanding.

LOCATION

Vegetables need sun, ideally six to eight hours a day. Some such as eggplants, tomatoes and chillies need far more than lettuce, rocket and spinach,

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