Productive Garden

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My flight for last Tuesday was cancelled due to a strike. I booked another flight for Friday which gave me three un-timetabled days here. I defrosted the fridge which was very much needed.
Today I gathered as many plums as I could and also some blackberries. I hate leaving fruit to fall because the birds and insects don't eat it all. I managed to give a large bowlful of plums to Jenny and I then stewed and froze a good quantity. I did the same with the blackberries. I also managed to stick the gladdies. Next year if I plant them I shall plant them among the bushes or stake them earlier. They remind me of my dad and the colours are amazing.

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