Plant this With its aromatic silvery leaves, western mugwort (Artemisia ludoviciana) is adapted to harsh sunlight and parched soils. Put it in full sun in a gravel garden, or a bed with sharp drainage, and team with achilleas, sedums and cistus. ‘Valerie Finnis’ has the best foliage: height and spread: 60cm x 60cm.
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Check this Tomatoes: remove any remaining flowers and tiny fruit that won’t have time to mature – plants will put their energies into the remainders. If you see brown or black marks on leaves and fruit put the whole plant in the green waste bin. Unaffected but unripe fruits will make a chutney.
