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.The 'shallow pond' is only 2m in diameter, with a maximum depth of 30cm and gentle sloping sides. It's planted with water forget-me-not, brooklime, and hornwort to oxygenate the water. The day after I dug the pond, my mum's garden had a month's rain in 24 hours

coating on their leaves and flowers is easily marked.Traditionally, auriculas are grown in 'theatres', which enable them to grow outside while being protected from the rain. I suppose our garden is a bit like an auricula theatre; it's flanked by two walls

.Don’t sow early seeds direct into very wet or cold soil. Cover the area with black polythene sheeting, or a cloche to help warm it and keep off excessive rain.Water regularly as peas need a moist soil if they are to produce a heavy crop. In a drier garden

somewhere in their garden.There is something very satisfying about a sturdy, well-built fence. Many years ago, when I was a contractor in London, we put up a lot of fences and it was a process that I very much enjoyed (except when it was raining