A great buzz from gardening

Sir, – The infernal sound of mindless strimming and mowing spoils many a pleasant Sunday.

Maybe we could take a leaf from the French who are proud to cultivate their front gardens with vegetables and allocate space for wildflowers. The very fruitful effort is rewarded. We could also host the invaluable honey bee and other insects, enhance our environment, and enjoy a more wholesome buzz! – Yours, etc,

LAURENA O’DONOGHUE,

Bettystown,

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Co Meath.