Gardener’s diary

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Merrie couldn’t find her husband anywhere. The day before Christmas Eve was always busy and at 9.30am she’d expect to find him in the warehouse, checking on packing and loading and last-minute orders.

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When people talk about soulmates, most mean their partners. Not me. My sister, Sarah, was my soulmate. Although we had three half-sisters, Paula, Sharon and Debbie, from my parents’ previous relations

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