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Herb Appeal

I ’ll never forget a particular incident that took place at my farmers’ market stall 9 years ago. I was standing behind mounds of vibrant, colourful vegetables that I had harvested, washed, bundled and packed into my Pontiac Sunfire the night before. I was proud and in awe of the bounty that resulted from the symbiosis of my hard work, the soil, insects, seeds and sunshine. My booth looked stunning. The tablecloth and wicker baskets complemented the veggies and herbs.

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