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The Ideal Garden Tourist

Every garden has a story to tell. When you open a garden gate, it’s like starting a new book. You do so with anticipation, to discover and be inspired. If you find yourself feeling this way, chances are you have the makings of a garden tourist.

It starts innocently enough. You admire the front gardens in your neighbourhood as you walk by. You can’t help sneaking a little peek into random backyards and wondering what’s behind the fence. Sooner or later, you sign up for a garden tour and you have become a

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