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wood or Circus Botanicum along the way. to perform the tricks that the warden had

After ministering to the villagers, who had been coaxed out of his specimens, but they seemed
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distraught during her absence, she began creating a reluctant to do so despite the many magic phrases
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new garden behind her cottage. Inspired, she clipped she whispered to them. But it didn’t matter. She
one of her hedges into a trio of topiary animals loved the plants in any case, and when the demands
and planted the propagules from her adventure in of the needy villagers became too taxing, she would
carefully prepared beds. Eventually they grew into stroll out into the garden and contemplate the
smaller versions of the plants she remembered. wisdom of Circus Botanicum and its mysterious
She waited patiently to see if they were inclined keeper, which was of course the true magic.
Figure 6 Fire Mallow (Lavatera pyraflora)
Beware of things with teeth.
Look for beauty in unexpected places.
Remember to relax and breathe deeply.
Patience is a virtue.
Nothing is too grave for laughter.
Passion burns to renew itself.
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