Amateur Gardening

Prepping for the festivities

THERE are two weeks to go before Christmas and whether you celebrate or not, there’s no escaping it and for most of us it offers a break from the usual routine.

I know that in a week’s time I’ll be up to my elbows in festive tasks involving food, last-minute panic.

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