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Hard working
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The result of clearing the beds for the beans and pumpkin. Parsley, chard and parsnips.
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And more!
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The poles for the beans are all set up. In between we planted pumpkins.
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More poles
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A blackbird. We suspect these are building their nest in the hedge. They tweet and eat and get small pieces of straw out of the garden. Lovely.
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Almonds
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I couldn't resist making photos of the blackbirds each time i saw them
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Dandelion seedheads
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Calendula
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Calendula
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Buttercups
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The female blackbird