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    The reluctant gardener- tips for autumn

    Posted By: Julie Quinn - October 17th, 2020

    Autumn cottage garden, cottage garden plants, Spring bulbs, Winter cottage garden

    Reluctant gardeners might be thinking of staying indoors till the Spring but here are 6 tips for easy things you can do to help your garden look even lovelier next year.

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