Kitchen Garden

Green and serene

hese spaces are fantastic and give us an area to play and grow, as well as perhaps an ‘in’ with getting to know our local community or neighbours. But, throughout having my allotment and towpath garden I have definitely had moments where I do wish I had a more private space. I’ve wondered if I would feel less pressured about how tidy everything looks and if I’m doing it in everyone’s ‘right’ way. Because, let’s face it, I’m sure many of us have been told

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