Allan Jenkins on gardening
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In this mild winter, a few flowers cling on and bring hope, says Allan Jenkins
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It’s probably too cold and wet to do much outdoors, but there’s plenty to plan, says Allan Jenkins
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There’s a special kind of wonder in beginning at the beginning. By Allan Jenkins
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As we reach the shortest day, take stock and enjoy small changes, says Allan Jenkins
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‘We meet, we eat buns, we weed, we sow…’ Comradeship on the allotment, by Allan Jenkins
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It’s a melancholy season, but there’s always something outside to brighten the spirits, says Allan Jenkins
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There are dark days ahead, so think forward to May. By Allan Jenkins
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Returning to the plot after a two-week isolation, it’s hard to tell who has missed who the most, says Allan Jenkins
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Winter brings with it a new to-do list in the garden, says Allan Jenkins
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It’s a simple piece of land by the sea but we wanted to add to the aesthetics. By Allan Jenkins
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The Danish plot requires plenty of wood work at this time of year, but we still had time to enjoy the changing of the seasons, says Allan Jenkins
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Life on the plot is slowing with cooling soil and darkening days. By Allan Jenkins
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As the days dim, it’s time to tidy, dig and maybe sow for spring, Allan Jenkins
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Everything is slowing down, but there are chores to do, and moments of magic to come, says Allan Jenkins
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The order of the plot is disrupted by a colour clash from self-seeded fennel, amaranth and orache
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It’s easy to harvest seeds from plants you’ve love this year – just keep them organised, says Allan Jenkins
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Autumn approaches, so harvest, save seed and give quiet thanks, says Allan Jenkins
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The days, and list of garden chores, are short