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  • Backyard and Outdoor Living

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    Jul 22, 2021 2 minutes
    EDITED BY: LOUiSE SMiTHERS

    OLD WIVES’ LORE FOR GARDENERS

    DIANA FERGUSON

    MICHAEL O’MARA BOOKS | $24.99

    Behind every beautiful garden is the skill and experience of the gardener who tends it. How do you know which plants will thrive in your patch, given the bewildering array on offer? How do you knowis not only a fascinating read, but also an invaluable guide to the gardening practices of old, which are as relevant today as they have ever been.

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