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Things to do in JUNE

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COOL & TEMPERATE

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VEGIES

Plant dormant asparagus, artichoke and rhubarb crowns into beds enriched with compost or aged manure. All are long-lived, producing reliably for years. If these crops are already in the vegie garden, cover with a mulch of manure and compost to feed the spring harvest.

Also plant broad beans, garlic, lettuce, peas, shallots and spinach. Stagger lettuce and spinach to avoid a glut by planting new seedlings or sowing seeds every three to four weeks. Help pea seedlings reach their climbing support by using twigs to allow them

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