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How to grow vegetables, fruit & herbs, with a few recipes thrown in for good measure

What to do in the Garden in January

January 14, 2021 By Jill Anderson Leave a Comment

It’s been a cold few days here, temperatures below freezing at night and barely climbing above zero degrees in the day. Hard to believe then, that a lot is happening in the garden in January. Underground, roots are developing, gearing up for the year ahead. Above ground, if you look closely, hellebore buds are fattening […]

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What to do in your Garden in October

October 15, 2020 By Jill Anderson Leave a Comment

October is usually a nice month here. The days are shorter, but mild and lovely to be outside, it clears the head and steadies the nerves. The Vegetable Garden in October: It’s nice to be planting vegetables and looking ahead to next year. Garlic is one of my favourite vegetables to grow, it’s simple to […]

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What to do in the Garden in July

July 27, 2020 By Jill Anderson 2 Comments

Here we are right in the middle of summer, and I hope you find time to just sit in your garden, and do nothing but enjoy it. However, we have to look ahead, and plan what we can harvest and how the garden will look later in the year, when the bounty of summer is […]

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What To Do In The Garden In May

May 16, 2020 By Jill Anderson Leave a Comment

The last week has been spent battling with pests in the garden & trying to encourage friendly creatures to create some sort of balance. This is typical May, the weather improves, the days lengthen & all residents of the garden make their presence known. Some residents are more welcome than others. Box Tree Caterpillars (Cydelima […]

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Gardening To Help You Feel Good

May 8, 2020 By Jill Anderson 5 Comments

We all know how nurturing plants & watching them grow, enjoying the colours & scents in a garden, help reduce anxiety & stress. It’s not surprising then, that doctors can send patients with mental health problems to Community Gardens instead of prescribing medication. Here’s a few ideas to help your garden become a place of […]

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What To Do In The Garden In April

April 26, 2020 By Jill Anderson Leave a Comment

The current lockdown & plethora of seeds I’ve accumulated, has focused my mind on the business of sowing plants from seed this month. Fortunately April is a good time for this. I’m a little embarrassed to admit that the delayed gratification of waiting for seeds to develop, is not such a feature of my life […]

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How To Grow Herbs – part 2

April 9, 2020 By Jill Anderson 4 Comments

Following on from how to grow hardier types of herbs, Part 2 of How To Grow Herbs is all about growing annuals. Quick and easy to grow, they’re the gems of the herb world. Sown from seed each year, they provide flavour & variety. Most are small & ideal for growing in containers or on […]

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How To Grow Herbs – Part 1

April 8, 2020 By Jill Anderson Leave a Comment

Freshly picked herbs are a complete joy, they add so much flavour to any dish. Think of parsley or coriander scattered over a dish, or mint simmered with new potatoes, they all radiate freshness & vitality. Growing your own herbs is also a great way of gardening sustainably. Shrubs, such as Rosemary, continue providing every […]

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How To Grow Fuss Free Vegetables

April 1, 2020 By Jill Anderson 8 Comments

How different everything is in the short space of time, since I last wrote on here. In our own little way, growing a few fuss-free vegetables will make a difference to our lives & health more than ever before. Few of us can be self-sufficient, but we can grow a few vegetables & herbs to […]

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What To Do In The Garden In March

March 12, 2020 By Jill Anderson 2 Comments

Fat little buds are developing on trees & shrubs in the garden, & the glorious sound of singing birds has begun. All this is usual for this time of year, but it’s been a very unusual few weeks. There have been deluges of rain, terrible floods for many in other parts of the country & […]

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The Joys Of Growing Plants From Seed

February 28, 2020 By Jill Anderson Leave a Comment

The joys of seed sowing are many, but probably the most joyous thing, is how these little seeds will, within a matter of weeks be transformed into plants. There are plenty of other reasons: Seed is very cheap compared to buying plants. There’s the immense satisfaction of growing your own plants from just a speck […]

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What To Do In The Garden In February

January 30, 2020 By Jill Anderson Leave a Comment

The days are lengthening, & more daylight means the garden is waking up fast. It’s the perfect time of year to get set for the coming seasons in the garden, a way of buying time for when there’ll be lots to do out there in a few months time. Plan now for the year ahead: […]

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What To Do In The Garden In November

November 14, 2019 By Jill Anderson 2 Comments

It’s that quiet time in the garden when growth slows down, at least it does above ground. Frankly, it’s quite a relief after months of rampant plant growth & unpredictable weather, meant the garden needed a lot of attention. It would be tempting to abandon the garden until next year, & buy small winter bedding […]

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The Big Benefits Of Planting A Tree

November 4, 2019 By Jill Anderson Leave a Comment

The benefit of planting trees is huge. To begin with, you probably know trees have this ability to soak up CO2 emissions. We need all the help we can get to do this, because carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has increased by over a third since the Industrial Revolution, & this contributes enormously to Climate […]

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What To Do In The Garden In October

October 15, 2019 By Jill Anderson 2 Comments

Autumn reaches its’ peak in October. The colours are at their best, not yet spoiled by wind & rain. There’s still a reasonable amount of daylight & the light is low & soft, making autumn colours glow beautifully. It’s worth bearing in mind that when you plant for autumn colour, place the plant so that […]

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What To Do In The Garden In September

September 2, 2019 By Jill Anderson 2 Comments

Right on cue, as August ended there was a real autumnal feel in the air, bringing chilly evenings & shorter days. Nevertheless, it’s a joyful month. Our little vegetable garden is bursting with fresh vegetables, including spinach, tomatoes, salad leaves & courgettes. Growth in the garden has slowed down to a more manageable rate, which […]

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What To Do in The Garden In August

August 12, 2019 By Jill Anderson Leave a Comment

After months of working hard in the garden to get things to grow, August is the month when quite a bit of effort has to be put into stopping plants from growing too much. The real answer to what to do in the garden in August is to mainly curb its’ enthusiasm. Our mission is […]

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What To Do In The Garden In July

July 4, 2019 By Jill Anderson 2 Comments

The trick with gardening is approaching it as a pleasure rather than a chore. I’ve found the best way to do this is to have a daily wander round the garden. Stopping to pinch out the side-shoots on the tomato plants, checking how the buds on the Dahlias are fattening up & what needs tying […]

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Do we need fewer garden chores?

June 26, 2019 By Jill Anderson Leave a Comment

I didn’t intend to spend half the weekend gardening, it’s just that it all took much longer than I thought it would. Does this happen to you, & if it does did you stop & consider how the garden takes up a bit too much of your weekend? I started thinking about my ground rules […]

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How To Grow Plenty Of Plants From Seed.

May 13, 2019 By Jill Anderson Leave a Comment

Growing plants from seed can be an uncertain business, so let me share a simple method that guarantees plenty of plants for your garden. Sowing seeds is attractive, because it’s a cheap, easy method of growing plants. However there are many variables that easily disrupt the whole process from seed to plant. The weather here […]

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What To Do In The Garden In April

April 12, 2019 By Jill Anderson Leave a Comment

What to do in the garden in April, well quite a lot since you as you ask. Though its all quite manegable, I’ve been making lists & getting through them one at a time. Seed sowing & general propagation: I sowed tomato seeds last month, & they’re now tiny plants, currently in the summerhouse where […]

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What To Do In The Garden In March

March 5, 2019 By Jill Anderson 2 Comments

We’re teetering on the edge of Spring here in the South-East of England. The days are getting longer, & there’s more bird song around, it really is a time to be savoured. Its also a time to have plans in place & be getting ready for the garden bursting into life. Checking seed packets is […]

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How To Grow Chillies

January 21, 2019 By Jill Anderson Leave a Comment

And we’re off! … its time for the first vegetable seeds to be sown. January is too cold & dark for most seeds, but ideal for chillies. Chilli plants like warm, sunny weather, slightly cooler nights & hate being wet. They’e originally from South America, so that gives you a good idea of the conditions […]

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Garden Plans For 2019

January 14, 2019 By Jill Anderson Leave a Comment

Here we are, teetering on the edge of a new year, with dreams of a garden of lush vegetables, fragrant herbs & sweet smelling roses. But this will only happen with a plan transferred from your imagination to paper. It’s the best way to get the most from your garden, not to have regrets & […]

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What To Do In The Garden In January

January 4, 2019 By Jill Anderson Leave a Comment

Given kind weather, gardening at this time of year is a particular joy. I spent a couple of happy sessions having a clear-up in the garden during the Christmas holiday. Close inspection of the first border revealed small tufts of grass & baby dandelions already growing & looking settled in for the year. However, they’re […]

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What To Do In The Garden In October

October 1, 2018 By Jill Anderson 2 Comments

  Bright days, cold nights & beautiful autumn colours are breaking out all over. Tall grasses that have played a supporting role, become more noticeable in Autumn, as herbaceous plants begin to die back & the garden slides towards winter. It’s good to leave theses grasses in place & watch the changes as they develop […]

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What To Do In The Garden In September

September 7, 2018 By Jill Anderson 2 Comments

September in the garden is a pleasure. The weather is mild, the Miscanthus grasses are flowering, a couple of roses are flowering again & I’m harvesting spinach, runner-beans, courgettes & beetroot. The business of the summer garden is over & everything is slowing down. Whilst enjoying the garden now, we gardeners must look forward to […]

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Growing Salad Leaves Through Winter – The Low-Down

August 29, 2018 By Jill Anderson Leave a Comment

micro greens

Home grown salad leaves are one of the joys of growing your own vegetables, & there’s no need to stop at the end of summer So much cheaper than supermarket ones, you can choose to grow them organically, they have real flavour & don’t come wrapped in plastic, which means zero food miles, less waste […]

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How To Avoid Watering Your Garden

July 9, 2018 By Jill Anderson 2 Comments

  We’re right in the middle of a summer heatwave here in the UK, which has meant soaring temperatures of at least 85 degrees on a daily basis, & no rain for weeks. The hot weather, which I love, has changed the way we do things. Food is lighter, & most of our meals are […]

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What To Do In The Garden In July

July 2, 2018 By Jill Anderson Leave a Comment

July, what an interesting month you’ve been. Vegetables have been slow coming this year, what with the slugs that thwarted my early sowings & the lack of rain. There are pickings from our little vegetable garden every day now. Its always a thrill to nip down the garden for something fresh. Right now runner beans, […]

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The War On Slugs

June 28, 2018 By Jill Anderson 6 Comments

  One of the joys of gardens is how the same one can vary from one year to the next, as new plants are added, & how the weather affects the size, shape & flowering of plants. Then there are the pests, which in my experience also vary a little each year. This year slugs […]

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What To Do In The Garden In June

June 8, 2018 By Jill Anderson Leave a Comment

blue delphineum flowers, aquilegia flower, www.growingnicely.co.uk

  Here we are half-way through the year, with the longest day on the 21st. June celebrates the joy of gardening, the roses are at their best & there should be a few crops ready to harvest, In this scorching weather, its young plants & seedlings that need attention. Nurturing with just enough water to […]

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What To Do In The Garden In May

May 15, 2018 By Jill Anderson Leave a Comment

May is such a lovely month in the garden. Vibrant, fresh growth, the promise of things to come, & all with a backdrop of the sweetest birdsong. But time is flying by, so here’s a reminder of just a few of the things that can be done, during the remainder of the month. Flowers: My […]

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How To Grow Your Own Herbs.

April 19, 2018 By Jill Anderson Leave a Comment

Orsan Priory, vegetable beds

  Growing your own herbs is one of the easiest things to do for a more sustainable life-style, & fresh herbs straight from your garden, have so much flavour than bought ones. It’s not just about sustainability, there are many other good reasons: fresh, organic herbs a few steps from your kitchen the best tasting […]

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What To Do In The Garden In March

March 14, 2018 By Jill Anderson 5 Comments

  I’m not a natural list maker, I have to fight the urge to just get on & do things, but, when I’ve made one, I immediately feel organised. They’ve become essential for gardening because it’s so maddening when you forget something … & have to wait until next year. Realistically, more than one list […]

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The Garden In January

January 22, 2018 By Jill Anderson 2 Comments

It’s a bright, cold day here, & if I wasn’t writing this, I’d be out in the garden, … honestly I would, because if you’re wrapped up well, it’s a fine place to be. January is the perfect time to get everything ready for the busy times ahead, because although it looks like everything is […]

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What To Do In The Garden In October

October 2, 2017 By Jill Anderson 2 Comments

Pelargonium Ardwick Cinnamon

I hope you’re enjoying the autumn colour, if you’re in this part of the world?  It almost makes me happy that summer is over. I’ve got a whole list of things to do in the garden this month, there’s a mix of clearing out the remains of summer & preparing things for next year. Firstly […]

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A Fabulous Garden Tucked Away In The Welsh Hills.

September 17, 2017 By Jill Anderson Leave a Comment

Arriving at Allt-y-bela feels a little like driving straight into a picture, perhaps because I know it so well from all the magazine pictures I’ve seen. Despite this familiarity, it’s an impressive arrival, after driving a mile or so down a track. We’d booked a couple of nights bed & breakfast here at the country […]

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What To Do In The Garden In August.

August 16, 2017 By Jill Anderson 2 Comments

August is a busy, productive month in the garden. The vegetable garden is at full tilt & we’re realising the fruits of our labours, picking vegetables for our dinner most evenings this month. So far we’ve had courgettes, spinach, beans & purple podded peas. The latter have been finally weakened by mildew, but I’d definitely grow […]

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10 Tips for Sustainable Gardening, You Know It Makes Sense.

May 12, 2017 By Jill Anderson 9 Comments

A new season in the garden, & a very busy one at that, but I’ve made time to think about how I go about gardening. We’ve been here for 2 years, so it seemed a good time to review how it’s all going, & especially my quest for sustainable gardening. I’ve got a check-list in […]

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The Garden In April

April 20, 2017 By Jill Anderson Leave a Comment

It’s all change out there, the roadsides are filling up with clouds of cow-parsley [aka Queen Annes’ Lace] & the bluebells have begun to carpet the woods with that wonderful violet-blue haze. The garden in April is full of promise, though in my garden this includes the promise of bindweed, as well as lots of […]

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The Vegetable Garden In March

March 22, 2017 By Jill Anderson 7 Comments

The allotment or vegetable garden in March is gearing up to be a busy place, at this time of year I’m either about to sow seeds or I’m looking after early sown seedlings. What seeds to sow & when to sow them can be confusing, I have a couple of guides. Grow what you like […]

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The Vegetable Garden in February

February 17, 2017 By Jill Anderson Leave a Comment

So what’s a good time for a vegetable gardener to go away on holiday? Of course you can’t make this the only criteria for holiday planning, but it did cross my mind when we talked at Christmas about holidays this year. Spring seems like the busiest time in the garden, there are seeds to sow […]

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Finding Time To Grow Vegetables.

February 6, 2017 By Jill Anderson 2 Comments

There’s no doubt that growing your own vegetables is good thing, but when I first had an allotment I got completely carried away. In my enthusiasm I grew lots of vegetables from seed, & when they nearly all germinated, I didn’t have the heart to get rid of most of them, “Why not just plant […]

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My Guide to Sowing Seeds.

January 21, 2017 By Jill Anderson Leave a Comment

Our garden is frozen solid, & has been for a few days now, which is fine because staying inside & planning what to grow this year is a lovely thing to be getting on with. One of the easiest & cheapest way to get lots of plants is to grow them from seed, more than […]

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Some Of The Vegetables I’ll Be Growing In 2017

January 5, 2017 By Jill Anderson 2 Comments

2017 is going to be the year of growing vegetables again. Not having an allotment anymore & the new garden being re-done in 2016, meant thin pickings. I missed having freshly picked vegetables, ones that I knew hadn’t been sprayed with any chemicals. I also missed having unusual vegetables, I never got complacent with the […]

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My Garden In December

December 18, 2016 By Jill Anderson 2 Comments

With the end of the year just round the corner, it seems like a good time to look back on the garden in 2016. Our garden changed a lot in late summer when the landscape people arrived & did some major work. Underground drainage pipes were the most important part of all the work. There’s […]

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My Vegetable Garden in November

November 14, 2016 By Jill Anderson Leave a Comment

The clocks going back & shorter days have made a big difference to the garden here, but that’s not the only big change around here. We’ve also had proper frosts, coating the ground with a dusting of sparkles. Though our sheltered garden has escaped so far. This has given me a second chance to dig-up […]

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An inspiring day at Deans Court.

September 20, 2016 By Jill Anderson Leave a Comment

Well it’s back down to earth this week after spending a lovely day last Thursday at Deans Court in Dorset, hosted by William & Ali Hanham & Lottie Sharland. It was one of those special days that you don’t want to end, I honestly speculated about camping out in the kitchen garden, but at the […]

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The Vegetable Garden in September

September 13, 2016 By Jill Anderson 6 Comments

Hello, well these last few days have been a bit of a roller-coaster for us. If you’ve got a pet you’ll know how much a dog really means to you, they find a place in your heart & become part of your family. Bonnie is my constant companion, part of the rhythm of my day, […]

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The healing, calming power of nature in one photo. The healing, calming power of nature in one photo.
These wonderful autumn colours won’t be around for much longer. But that’s ok, because now is what matters, & their fleeting beauty makes them even more precious.
It’s easy to see how being among trees & nature is so beneficial for our health & wellbeing. 
Have a great Sunday.
Savouring all the autumn colour, & doesn’t it lo Savouring all the autumn colour, & doesn’t it look spectacular with this bold front door.
Today has been hard work, after a lovely time last week in Norfolk. The north coast there is spectacular. Realising these last few months, that there are so many beautiful places here. 
Have a nice evening.
Charming glasshouse at Houghton Hall, Norfolk. Vis Charming glasshouse at Houghton Hall, Norfolk. Visiting to see the Anish Kapoor sculptures, which are amazing, but unprepared for the beauty of the grounds & garden. 
Such a treat, worth coming to Norfolk for this alone!
Hope you’re keeping well, & managing to smile some of the time. x
P.S. more of Houghton Hall & Anish Kapoor on my stories
We stopped off on the way home to pick blackberrie We stopped off on the way home to pick blackberries, after coffee & cake, sitting in the churchyard - the cafe was full, & the churchyard is a quiet, peaceful spot..... as you’d expect.
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One little advantage of lockdown is walking so much more, rather than using the car. Though it shouldn’t have taken something as momentous as this, for me to change bad habits 🙁
Hope you’re weekend is going well.
My hazel arch, a bit lopsided 🙄 using wood from My hazel arch, a bit lopsided 🙄 using wood from a random clump of hazel on the garden. Now looking much better covered in winter squash plants, so you can’t see just how ramshackle it is. I like to think it has a certain home-spun charm .

Great for small space gardening, imagine how much room you need to grow these without vertical supports.

I’ve got 2 Uchiki kuri, lovely nutty flavour.
1 Turks turban, for its flamboyant shape & colours, though it also tastes good.
One unknown, grown by my grandsons in their homeschooled science lesson.
Close-ups of the squash over on my stories.
Stay cool my friends x
I wanted to show you this lovely lily ( Lilium reg I wanted to show you this lovely lily ( Lilium regale) which is flowering right outside our bedroom window. 
It gets sun for about 4 hours only, you can order the bulbs now for planting in September. It’ll reappear every year & waft delicious scent around your garden, or through your windows.
Have a very happy Monday x
It’s British Flower Week, there’s a lot to be It’s British Flower Week, there’s a lot to be said for fabulous seasonal flowers that haven’t travelled thousands of miles ...... & are wonderful for biodiversity
A bit of rain, nice long days (it’s almost mid-s A bit of rain, nice long days (it’s almost mid-summer!) & it’s, mostly, all growing nicely.

Spinach, courgettes & garlic in shot here. 
Enjoy the rest of your Sunday x
Hope is a decision I’ve thought long & hard abou Hope is a decision
I’ve thought long & hard about how to view the tumult in the world we’re living in now. 
The only thing that works for me, is to choose hope.

It’s a tall order, but avoiding mainstream news & speculation helps avoid the anxiety, that’s often waiting in the wings.

One day soon there’ll be grandchildren clambering over this again.
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