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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle
Allan Jenkins

The joy of being alone on the plot with a curious robin

‘Burgundy amaranth is bursting through’: early morning rewards in May.
The burgundy amaranth is through: early morning rewards in May. Photograph: Allan Jenkins

A few trips to the plot before work this week. Perhaps my favourite times to sow. The short rows are greening against the brown ground. It is just me and the young curious robin.

The sun is shining, the sky is Greek island blue. Morning colours are more intense. The horse chestnut towering above the shed has vivid green leaf, the candles have come.

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