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Karl

As I immerse myself in our garden, I realise how little I know about gardening, particularly the exquisite art of Japanese gardening. 🌿

But, the best way to grow is through education.

So, I’ve just placed an order for the English translations of ‘Sakuteiki,’ also known as the ‘Records of Garden Making.’

I learn a great deal from Japanese professional gardeners on YouTube, but books often have a bigger impact on me. 📚🌱

This book holds the secrets of Japanese gardens from almost a millennium ago. 🌸✨

That’s nothing to sneeze at really.

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