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Starting in 2018, I will put out a newsletter with different pertinent gardening information in addition to the blog. This will be produced bi-monthly. You’ll need to sign up below if interested.

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—Janet Kilburn Phillips

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—Suziki Roshi, Zen teacher

2011 State Record-448 lbs-MAD MAX

2011-Me and King Zuc II-NEW State Record-62 lbs

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