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    Summer GARDEN TIPS

    Jun 26, 2020 2 minutes
    By Melodie Metje

    TO keep a garden thriving, you need to make sure your plants are happy and healthy. Here are a few simple things you can do to ensure a successful summer harvest.

    Plants are in the business of reproducing. That means, the more you harvest, the more the plant will

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