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Spring in an instant

quite like early spring – daffodils swaying in gentle, cool breezes, crocuses creating intricate carpets of golds and purples, and trees aglow with delicate blossom. A huge part of the joy of being a gardener is watching these seasonal ebbs and flows. However, the reality of spring is often a

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