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I loved what Monty had to say about being more self-reliant and taking stock of what we actually need during this uncertain time (, May issue). Having been unable to purchase the seeds I wanted to sow this spring, I rummaged in the shed in search of old seed packets, and found plenty of sugar snaps and courgettes. Meanwhile, I managed to purchase onion sets and seed potatoes online, but far more than I

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