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Jun 26
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Inside the Glastonbury gardens, with Bet...

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The Peace Garden is at the heart of the Glastonbury Festival and is a tribute to mother earth, with its beautiful flowers and seating areas. The garden's creator Beth Llewellyn reveals how the Peace Garden came about and the stories of the permanent gardens at the festival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 
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