Ruud Kleinpaste on preparing to grow food as spring approaches
A gardening expert advises caution about early spring signs, warning against planting mistakes as winter still has weeks to run.
Winter has brought unusual conditions including strong winds, cold spells and early flowering, creating a false sense of spring's arrival. However, gardeners should wait several more weeks before beginning to grow food, as premature planting can lead to costly mistakes.
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Ruud Kleinpaste: Beginning to grow food as spring nears
Honestly our winter has been rather strange: crazy winds and cold weeks, some flowering trees and late native trees. It sometimes feels like spring, but don’t be fooled for another four weeks – mistakes can be made!