The Gay UK Issue 2 : MR GAY UK | Page 72

GARDEN GARDENER’S CORNER By Adam MARCH We’ve made it through the dark times! For me March is the month of possibilities and potential. The days are getting visibly longer and life is starting to show signs of reappearing outside. Shoots are shooting and if you’ve been planting indoors all your early efforts are becoming vibrant bursts of green. So this is where the fun really begins. Weeds – The new shoots of spring are the first sign of new life, but if the shoots are weeds they’ve got to go. Spend time now really looking after your beds. Take the time to remove every trace of weeds that have started to germinate under the March sun. In my experience trying to do this quickly will only lead to more trouble later on. View each bed as something to be thoroughly cleaned and tidied and don’t stop until you’re happy it’s perfect. Go Hardy or go Home - The reason your beds should be carefully prepared is that it’s time for outside planting! Although it’s 72 starting to feel like spring do keep an eye on the weather and