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I don't use chemicals on my veggies or flowers. I heard a gardener on t.v. (can't remember her name, but she has a very broad Lancashire accent) say that the secret to weed free beds is tight planting. I've managed to achieve this over the past couple of years in my raised beds in my garden, and they look full and healthy! I have fruit bushes planted in these beds too. The best fruiter is a Worcester Berry bush. It is laden every year, but is also a favourite with caterpillars (cabbage white I think) which have already started munching on the leaves! A neighbour kindly lets me use his allotment.My spuds are coming along well. I've started off loads of seedlings - planted some rainbow carrot seeds this year, so can't wait for them. Love this time of year when everythings starting off again!