Kitchen Garden

Tried and tested

e all like to experiment in the garden. In fact, most of us do it all the time, perhaps without realising it. An experiment doesn't have to involve sophisticated equipment, clipboards or people in white coats. Anything that compares different growing methods or varieties can be classed loosely as an experiment. The advantage of experimentation in the garden is that you are tailoring your knowledge and experience to your own personal set of growing conditions such as location, aspect, microclimate and soil

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