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Cotswolds Diary

It’s blossom time on our farm in the Cotswolds. I’ve written previously that early summer, as the hay meadows unfurl into a rich palette of wildflower colours, is my favourite time of year on the farm. But spring is a close contender for stealing the limelight here.

First to bloom on the farm is the blackthorn. It’s in

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