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31 May 2021

Being the world’s laziest gardener certainly has its advantages.

Published 31-May-2021

Filed under: Writing Tags: bats, birds, Calder Valley, dandelions, flowers, Hebden Bridge, herb Robert, rosebay willowherb, stinging nettles, tawny owls, Welsh poppies

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