Joy Larkcom

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“{{cite journal|author=Jayes, Phoebe|title=An interview with the 'queen of vegetables', Joy Larkcom|date=18 April 2023|journal=The English Garden Magazine|url=https://www.theenglishgarden.co.uk/news-and-events/latest-news/joy-larkcom-interview/}}”

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