Round robin

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Fluffy feather ball

partnered up and preparing

there’s work to be done

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Quagmire

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Days of constant rain

and builders in the garden

a winter mud bath

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Fracas

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Magpies, crows and jays

aerial battle royale

garden hooligans

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Sanctuary

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Two sheds and greenhouse

a small lawn and walled borders

inmates exercise

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At the passing of the first 24 hours of self-isolation. I think we are going to go nuts.

Tent

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Ten years old or more

practice pitch in the garden

the girl goes camping

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Old faithful

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Rhododendron bush

although leggy and ancient

puts on a great show

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I inherited this rhododendron from the previous owner some 28 years ago and it looked tired and leggy even then. It is in the wrong soil and really shouldn’t even be alive, but every year the flowers just seem to get better. This year is the best show ever.

Welcome invasion

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Neighbour’s clematis

cascades over the trellis

vicarious vine

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Clear the decks

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Friends are coming round

drinks and snacks in the garden

apart, new normal

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A plan.

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Seed packets lined up

elastic bands corralling

it’s that time of year

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Dunnock

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Near invisible

with ordinary plumage

nice to have you back

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