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Winter colour
Looking for something to provide a bit of colour into the winter next year? My veg plot is all but barren now, apart from a block of leeks awaiting their destiny at table and a group of wallflowers that will provide cut flowers in the spring.... and a stand of Swiss Chard. The Chard is Marshall's Rainbow Assortment... which gives three varieties; standard green with white stems, yellow stems with green leaves and red stems with red leaves. The whole stand is in superb condition after a good few frosts, with the green leaves presenting a beautiful deep, shiny green - but it's the red variety that are putting on their best show, with a deep scarlet finish. Set against a frosted garden they add a defiant streak of colour against the muted browns and greys of this time of year. I've had to enclose the stand in wire to keep the deer off - but nothing else seems to bother these plants. A pretty and tasty addition to an overwinter border. Regards, -- Stephen Howard - Woodwind repairs & period restorations www.shwoodwind.co.uk Emails to: showard{whoisat}shwoodwind{dot}co{dot}uk |
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