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    Letters to Wendy

    Nov 03, 2020 2 minutes

    Gardening and grief

    LOST my dad last October; he reached a good age of 90, but I was heartbroken. Having moved in with my mum, I wanted to keep the garden going. This is what dad used to do – he loved pottering around in the garden. weekly and have learnt so much. I cleaned the greenhouse out and started bringing plants on. Here is a picture of dad’s old ladder, newly painted and added to the garden.

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