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Five illustrated seed packets from Real Seeds laid out on a dark surface. The varieties include Red Flesh Wild Winter Radish, Minnesota Midget Cantaloupe Melon, Asparagus Kale, Organic Six-Purple Sprouting Broccoli Raab, and Early Purple Sprouting Broccoli. Each packet features decorative borders and detailed growing descriptions in black text on a white background.

Five illustrated seed packets from Real Seeds laid out on a dark surface. The varieties include Red Flesh Wild Winter Radish, Minnesota Midget Cantaloupe Melon, Asparagus Kale, Organic Six-Purple Sprouting Broccoli Raab, and Early Purple Sprouting Broccoli. Each packet features decorative borders and detailed growing descriptions in black text on a white background.

I'm dreaming of next planting season already. I'm particularly excited to grow tiny melons, if the weather plays ball. If we've got to put up with global warming we can at least make the best of it?

#ukallotment #gardening #ukgarden #growYourOwnVeg

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Four dark green kabocha squash with short stems lined up on a windowsill. Their round, slightly flattened shapes and mottled skins are clearly visible, with a blurred garden view outside the window in the background.

**Alt text:** Four dark green kabocha squash with short stems lined up on a windowsill. Their round, slightly flattened shapes and mottled skins are clearly visible, with a blurred garden view outside the window in the background.

Seeing the weather forecast for the next week I decided it was time to bring my remaining #kabochaSquash in. I'm so pleased with them, haha!

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๐Ÿ“ Take stock โ€“ what worked well this month? Make notes for next year.
Reflection is part of growth.
๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Whatโ€™s your biggest win (or lesson) this June?
#diggingtheearth #mindfulgardening #creativegardening #growyourownveg #groworganic

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๐Ÿ Thin out apples and pears โ€“ it helps the rest grow better.
Sometimes you have to let go of a few things to help the rest flourish.
๐Ÿ“ What have you simplified lately that made a difference?
#diggingtheearth #mindfulgardening #creativegardening #growyourownveg #groworganic

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๐ŸŒฑ Sow dwarf French beans now โ€“ theyโ€™re quick and reliable before autumn.
A quick grower can be just the boost you need when energy is low.
๐Ÿฅ— Whatโ€™s your favourite low-effort, high-reward veg?
#diggingtheearth #mindfulgardening #creativegardening #growyourownveg #groworganic

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๐Ÿฅ’ Harvest courgettes small โ€“ better flavour and more keep coming.
Thereโ€™s joy in appreciating things before they outgrow their prime.
๐Ÿ’ญ Do you have a favourite harvesting habit?
#diggingtheearth #mindfulgardening #creativegardening #growyourownveg #groworganic

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๐ŸŒถ๏ธ Chillies and peppers need sun and shelter โ€“ perfect for warm spots.
We all thrive when weโ€™re in the right environment.
๐Ÿ”ฅ What conditions help you grow your best self?
#diggingtheearth #mindfulgardening #creativegardening #growyourownveg #groworganic

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๐ŸŒธ Deadhead herbs like basil to keep new leaves coming.
Sometimes letting go of whatโ€™s past helps new energy flourish.
๐ŸŒฟ What have you โ€˜deadheadedโ€™ to make space to grow?
#diggingtheearth #mindfulgardening #creativegardening #growyourownveg #groworganic

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๐ŸŒฑ Tie in French beans gently as they climb โ€“ supports = stronger growth.
We all grow better with something to lean on.
๐Ÿชด What supports you through lifeโ€™s tangles?
#diggingtheearth #mindfulgardening #creativegardening #growyourownveg #groworganic

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๐ŸŒฟ Make comfrey tea for a free liquid feed โ€“ rich and easy to brew.
Homemade fertiliser feeds the soil โ€“ and the soul.
๐Ÿงช Do you brew your own plant food or stick with the classics?
#diggingtheearth #mindfulgardening #creativegardening #growyourownveg #groworganic

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๐Ÿ… Remove side shoots from cordon tomatoes to boost fruit production.
Tidying one thing can bring calm โ€“ whether itโ€™s a plant or your mind.
๐Ÿ… What garden job helps you feel more in control?
#diggingtheearth #mindfulgardening #creativegardening #growyourownveg #groworganic

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๐ŸŒž Summer solstice! The perfect time to sow something new.
Midway through the year is a great moment to reset your intentions.
๐ŸŒผ What will you plant โ€“ literally or metaphorically โ€“ today?
#diggingtheearth #mindfulgardening #creativegardening #growyourownveg #groworganic

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๐ŸŒพ Mulch thirsty plants like courgettes to keep moisture in.
Covering the ground can help growth stay steady โ€“ just like protecting your peace.
โ™ป๏ธ What keeps your roots strong in dry spells?
#diggingtheearth #mindfulgardening #creativegardening #growyourownveg #groworganic

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๐Ÿงค Weeding little and often helps crops thrive โ€“ and clears your head too.
Pulling weeds helps the garden breathe โ€“ and you too.
๐Ÿง˜ Whatโ€™s your favourite therapeutic garden task?
#diggingtheearth #mindfulgardening #creativegardening #growyourownveg #groworganic

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๐ŸŒฑ Sow Florence fennel now for a late summer harvest.
Some crops โ€“ and some dreams โ€“ need just the right season to begin.
๐Ÿง„ What have you waited patiently to grow?
#diggingtheearth #mindfulgardening #creativegardening #growyourownveg #groworganic

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๐ŸŒฝ Sweetcorn likes company โ€“ plant in blocks for better pollination.
Growth thrives in community โ€“ nature knows it, and so do we.
๐ŸŒฝ Who's part of your growing community?
#diggingtheearth #mindfulgardening #creativegardening #growyourownveg #groworganic

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Monday 16 June
๐Ÿฅ’ Keep cucumber roots moist to avoid bitter fruit.
Bitterness often comes from dryness โ€“ in soil, and sometimes in ourselves.
๐ŸŒž How do you stay โ€˜wateredโ€™ when life gets intense?
#diggingtheearth #mindfulgardening #creativegardening #growyourownveg #groworganic

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๐Ÿงก Sow beetroot every few weeks for sweet, tender roots.
Repeat the small, gentle things โ€“ they add up to something nourishing.
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ How do you use your homegrown beetroot?
#diggingtheearth #mindfulgardening #creativegardening #growyourownveg #groworganic

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๐Ÿซ Feed fruit bushes now to support healthy fruiting.
Good fruit takes energy โ€“ donโ€™t forget to nourish yourself too.
๐Ÿ‡ What fuels you through busy growing seasons?
#diggingtheearth #mindfulgardening #creativegardening #growyourownveg #groworganic

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๐Ÿ“ Grow strawberries in hanging baskets โ€“ saves space and foils slugs.
Creativity in the garden opens space in the mind too.
๐Ÿ“ธ Whatโ€™s your quirkiest growing setup?
#diggingtheearth #mindfulgardening #creativegardening #growyourownveg #groworganic

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๐Ÿฅ” Earth up your potatoes to protect tubers and increase yields.
A little extra support at the right time can change everything.
๐Ÿ‘ฃ What do you โ€œearth upโ€ in life when things feel fragile?
#diggingtheearth #mindfulgardening #creativegardening #growyourownveg #groworganic

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๐Ÿฆ‹ Net your brassicas to protect from pigeons and cabbage white butterflies.
Boundaries protect whatโ€™s growing โ€“ in the garden and within us.
๐Ÿง  What boundaries help you thrive?
#diggingtheearth #mindfulgardening #creativegardening #growyourownveg #groworganic

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๐ŸŒฟ Time to stop harvesting rhubarb โ€“ let the plant recover for next year.
Knowing when to stop is just as important as knowing when to start.
๐Ÿ’ก How do you build recovery time into your gardening (or your life)?
#diggingtheearth #mindfulgardening #creativegardening #growyourownveg #groworganic

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๐Ÿง„ Harvest garlic when lower leaves start yellowing. Cure in the sun before storing.
Thereโ€™s a time to grow and a time to rest โ€“ even garlic knows when to stop.
๐Ÿงบ What do you grow that reminds you to pause?
#diggingtheearth #mindfulgardening #creativegardening #growyourownveg #groworganic

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๐Ÿฅฌ Sow a fresh row of salad leaves now โ€“ little and often keeps harvests coming.
Small habits, repeated, build a harvest โ€“ and a mindset.
๐ŸŒฑ What mindful gardening routine do you return to again and again?
#diggingtheearth #mindfulgardening #creativegardening #growyourownveg #groworganic

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๐ŸŒ Slug patrols after dark work wonders โ€“ or try beer traps as a natural option.
Sometimes, tending a garden teaches quiet persistence.
๐Ÿ” How do you protect your patch with patience?
#diggingtheearth #mindfulgardening #creativegardening #growyourownveg #groworganic

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๐ŸŒณ No room for a tree? Try dwarf fruit trees in pots โ€“ ideal for patios and balconies.
You donโ€™t need acres to grow something beautiful.
๐Ÿ What small space crop has brought you the biggest joy?
#diggingtheearth #mindfulgardening #creativegardening #growyourownveg #groworganic

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๐ŸฆŸ Pinch out broad bean tips once pods form to deter blackfly.
A little intervention now can prevent a lot of stress later โ€“ in gardening and in life.
๐Ÿ’ฌ What do you do to keep overwhelm at bay?
#diggingtheearth #mindfulgardening #creativegardening #growyourownveg #groworganic

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๐Ÿ… Tomatoes flowering? Time to switch to high-potash feed.
Supporting new growth takes extra care โ€“ whether itโ€™s plants or people.
๐ŸŒฟ What do you feed your crops โ€“ or yourself โ€“ when youโ€™re low on energy?
#diggingtheearth #mindfulgardening #creativegardening #growyourownveg #groworganic

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๐Ÿ“ Net your strawberries now if you want to enjoy them before the birds do!
Sharingโ€™s lovely โ€“ but sometimes itโ€™s OK to protect what youโ€™ve nurtured.
๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Whatโ€™s your kindest way to keep the wildlife at bay?
#diggingtheearth #mindfulgardening #creativegardening #growyourownveg #groworganic

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