Continuing our shop local campaign with thanks to Pat was joined on the show by Julie Power owner of Connecting To Nature a company which offers products to attract biodiversity to your garden and make it explode with colour and life. From bird feeders to wildflower seeds.

This series is with thanks to Elavon.

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