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    THE FAMILY PLOT

    Feb 14, 2018 3 minutes
    Words Carrol Baker
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    Carrol Baker & Fittons

    Meet James and Abi, two pintsized gardeners who love nothing more than hanging out in the patch, planting, weeding and harvesting, ably assisted by Mum and Dad, Carol and Shaun Fitton. Digging in the earth really is a family affair for these Queenslanders.

    Their rambling two-acre plot features a couple of large (14m×4m) dug-in garden beds. One contains an asparagus patch transplanted from two previous properties, plus a diverse range of herbs.

    In the second garden bed, the crops revolve with the seasons and include lettuce,

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