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Gardeners report a poor year for edible crops

Original: In terms of edibles (yes, I know nasturtiums are edible), this has been a bust year. Strawberries did well, but then too

Gardeners are comparing notes on a disappointing growing season for edible produce. One grower reports strawberries as the lone success, while excessive rain and a lack of sun left tomatoes failing to ripen, a reduced pumpkin harvest, and loganberries shrivelling on the canes. The account reflects a wider mood among home growers frustrated by poor weather this year.

Why now: Poor summer weather has affected harvests, prompting home gardeners to share their disappointing results.

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• In terms of edibles (yes, I know nasturtiums are edible), this has been a bust year. Strawberries did well, but then too much rain, not enough sun, tomatoes that never turn red, only 3 pumpkins, the first round of loganberries that shrivelled on the canes. The 2nd round of… · LoraHughes · 4

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