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Creating a haven for wildlife

ALTHOUGH I have never been a fan of the term ‘rewilding’, I have been busy creating an environment for wildlife. It has been particularly pleasing for the results achieved so far.

Although not yet the desired garden (is it ever finished?) the influx of various birds, frogs and insects has

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