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HOW TO MAKE A LIVING ARCH

illow is wonderful – it bends and flexes and can be persuaded to become a basket, border, fence or den. It also roots very readily when stuck in the ground, meaning you can create sculptures and structures that will burst into life, growing and changing with the seasons. Here I’ve explained how to construct a simple arch, but once you know how to weave and plant living

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