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Beans Means Generous Cropping
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Crossword… Just For Fun!
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Ask JOHN NEGUS
Q I have tried to grow petunias from seed for the past two years, but without success. All my other flowers have grown, apart from petunias. Are there any tips you can share on the best way of growing them? Mark Scothern (via email) A Petunias are no

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