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Your LETTERS TO WENDY

A boost for fundraising

LIKE many gardeners I have “collected” the free seeds I receive with the magazine, not always having space to grow them. This year I grew many of the packets and sold the plants at a sale on my drive. I made £200 which I divided between the Alzheimer’s Society and the Frailty and Dementia Ward at our local hospital. Thank you for helping really deserving causes.

Steph Hall

Wendy says Well done Steph for growing on your spare packets.

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