This Old House

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Garden trifecta

TOH Readers: Inal and Justine Olmez, North Attleboro, MA

My wife has a true green thumb. For years she’s wanted a fenced garden with a greenhouse, and we finally had time to build it together. The chicken coop in back was a last-minute addition, and we look forward to the daily fresh eggs. I’ve watched your shows for

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