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Emma and Thomas Shepherd, The Veggie patch 2012 (OX26)

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Styles: Allotment or vegetable plot, Suburban

Soil types: Clay, Sandy

Soil drainage: Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive

Soil pH: Alkaline

Light: Full Sun, Partial Shade

Aspect: East

Exposure: Sheltered

Plan of where the veggies are going this year.

Emma and Thomas Shepherd's garden plan

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Plants in Emma and Thomas Shepherd's garden

Allium cepa 'Stuttgarter Riesen' (Onion 'Stuttgarter Riesen')

Allium cepa var. aggregatum 'Golden Gourmet' (Shallot 'Golden Gourmet')

Phaseolus coccineus 'Scarlet Emperor' (Runner bean 'Scarlet Emperor')

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Emma and Thomas Shepherd

Gardening expertise
Very Keen

Biggest gardening accomplishments
Turning our patch of gravel and grass circles that were put in by previous owners into a luscious green garden full of our favourite plants and plenty of produce. We have a very long way to go.

Biggest gardening frustrations
Gravel! Slugs! Cats!

Emma and Thomas Shepherd's forum posts

Re: Beetroot leaves
Thu. 14th July 2011 17:36

Re: What's this weed?
Mon. 11th July 2011 19:31

Re: Newby Needs Names!
Thu. 30th June 2011 17:34

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