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Garden in February
Spinach plants that I sowed at the end of September are going strong. They endured snow and freezing weather!
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Broccoli is fruiting
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Swiss chard’s leaves are getting larger,
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Fennel is giving out new shoots which are delicious in salad!
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Daffodils are blooming!
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Kale is there whenever we need it!
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Garlic and onions are growing
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Wild lavender (lavandula stoechas) is just about to bloom. I gathered its seeds from the Aegean Coast of Turkey where I used to live. Their scent is the calling of spring!
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Crocus is in flower!
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Broad beans are flowering also! Couple of weeks ago they stayed under the snow for 2-3 days.I was worried that they would freeze, but other than a couple of darkened leaves they’re all healthy and strong!
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Wild oregano is giving out new shoots. // Orhanlı kekiği yeni filizler vermeye başladı.
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As always, calendulas are in bloom! // Her zaman olduğu gibi aynısefalar çiçekte!
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