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Minding My Peas and Cucumbers: Quirky Tales of Allotment Life
I’ve often wondered what it’s actually like to have an allotment. Is it social and companionable? Competitive or relaxed? I suppose that every allotment site, like all disparate communities, has their own individual characteristics and quirks. So I was delighted to receive a copy of Minding My Peas and Cucumbers: Quirky Tales of Allotment Life by Kay Sexton. This brilliant book opens the lid on the allotmenteering experience. Tempting recipes and valuable tips are thrown into the mix – providing a more down to earth chorus to balance...
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