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    Join the Conversation!

    May 29, 2020 2 minutes

    OUR FACEBOOK GARDENING GROUP allows you to connect with other gardeners around the world. You can ask the group’s help identifying plants, seek advice on growing techniques, or simply enjoy photos of beautiful gardens. Ask to join at www.Facebook.com/groups/OrganicGardenGroup. Each issue, we’ll select our favorite questions and answers posted to the group and print them here.

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