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[Campo Girl]

• If roses are susceptible to mildew or black spot, start to spray with a fungicide.
• Crops to sow in May include peas, Brussels sprouts, lettuces, carrots and beetroot.
• Terracotta forcing jars are a stylish way to grow rhubarb, Their design hasn´t changed much since Victorian times. Their height means you get tall, slender stems for early picking. Keep an eye on the lid as it will topple off once the stems start to push up. When this happens, remove the jar so that light reaches the clump.

Please add your May gardening tips