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In addition to the Spring flowers in the garden and the blossom on the trees which the bees seem to be enjoying, there is some fantastic foliage around at this time of year too.<\/p>\n

\"Bumblebee<\/a>

Bumblebee on our Cherry Blossom<\/p><\/div>\n

The lupins are full of vigour.<\/p>\n

\"Lupins<\/a>

Lupins Full of Vigour<\/p><\/div>\n

The Spirea is on fire.<\/p>\n

\"Spirea<\/a>

Spirea on Fire<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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