Episode 8: The Second Oldest Profession

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Episode 8: The Second Oldest Profession

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Feb 28, 2010

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The girls discuss gardening as a profession, its waning place in society, and the growing need for horticultural education.

Released:

Feb 28, 2010

Format:

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We Dig Plants® brings the Culture to Horticulture. Examining our human interaction with plants via authors, industry professionals, historians, plants people, cooks, gardeners & artists and combining our 20 plus years of designing gardens, we delve into the magic, power and influence of plants within a global context and share that charm with international listeners.

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Episode 8: The Second Oldest Profession

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