Went to start work today to find the lawn mower leaked petrol in the van overnight. Can't believe got loads of mowing to do, also pelting down with rain. what a day.
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It was a good two years ago that we first met Dennis, I'm calling him that to protect his privacy we all know that isn't his real name but the rest is real.
Age Concern called me to say that they were concerned about a gentleman who had been a council
For those who would like a pictorial insight into grounds work at Compton Verney during 2011. The following link takes in my post as shown on blogger.
January To June:
http://gardener-gary.blogspot.co.uk/2012/01/2011-in-grounds-at-compton-verney.html
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Please follow the link to my most recent update for the grounds and gardening that I/we carry out at Compton Verney in Warwickshire. Feedback welcome!
Kind regards
Gary
http://gardener-gary.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/grounds-update-may-11th-2012.html
Report on Spring Garden Show at The Three Counties Showground Malvern 2012
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Marshalls has announced the findings of a major project undertaken in collaboration with world renowned engineer Professor John Knapton, to review their market leading Priora permeable paving system.
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La Defense is the French equivalent to Canary Wharf or Manhattan, a flagrant symbol of the wealth of large corporations, it is so at odds with the rest of Paris - or indeed France, to become a major tourist attraction for French nationals. And as a r
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