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What to do now - May

  • Earth up potatoes, drawing up soil covering the leaves, do this even if your leaves have been hit by frost.

  • When harvesting rhubarb, remember to pull the stems, do not cut, as by pulling the stems it encourages new growth.

  • Weed strawberry beds and mulch around the plants with straw. If you notice the strawberry flower appears to have a black eye, cut the flower off as it has been hit by frost. By doing this it should encourage new flower/strawberry.

  • Create a log pile, as a shelter for wildlife, a semi shaded corner is perfect. even a small log pile can help lots of different wildlife.

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