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Join the new community garden

Are you missing socialising with friends and family as freely as you used to? Covid-19 has fuelled a huge growth in online communities, with gardeners finding new ways to support each other, and share skills, advice and their gardens through social media. You’ll find tours, workshops, special interest groups and like-minded gardeners keen to have a natter over the virtual garden fence. Whether you’re joining your first group or your 100th, there has never been a better time to take part in the online gardening community. Use our guide to help you get the most from your experience.

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