5 things I always forget about my garden every single spring – from mistaking seedlings for weeds and never ever buying enough compost

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Every year, without fail, I head into spring feeling quietly confident. “This is the year I’ll be organised. Thoughtful. Strategic, even. I’ll remember what I planted, where things are coming up, and I’ll definitely stay on top of everything.”