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Monty’s month

Climate change may be the biggest, darkest cloud on the world’s horizon but every cloud has silver linings and modern April is one of them. It has become one of the most glorious months of the year, radiant with light, and hope and new growth.

Last year we had 20 days of frost in April but that did not diminish its beauty in any way. It is a joy

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