The call of the garden

This is the time of the year when the call of the garden hits hardest, and countless people feel obliged to start work outside their homes, even if they’re only planning and not yet planting.

Of course this is in sharp contrast to the sentiments in July and August, by which time people are sick of weeding and fed up with trying to give away huge quantities of vegetables that nobody seems to need. But for now, it’s all positive.

And so this weekend, Daglan is once again hosting a Spring Festival, which is another way of saying a gigantic plant sale. On Sunday (March 17), our streets will be jam-packed with stalls selling every conceivable plant, from tiny herbs and flowers to large shrubs to tall trees. Have a look at the details:

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