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" The lesson I have thoroughly learnt, and wish to pass on to others, is to know the enduring happiness that the love of a garden gives. "

Gertrude Jekyll

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" A person cannot love a plant after he has pruned it, then he has either done a poor job or is devoid of emotion. "

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" Clarity is the most important thing. I can compare clarity to pruning in gardening. You know, you need to be clear. If you are not clear, nothing is going to happen. You have to be clear. Then you have to be confident about your vision. And after that, you just have to put a lot of work in. "

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" Fertilizer does no good in a heap, but a little spread around works miracles all over. "

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Gertrude Jekyll