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Life lessons from my garden

“A garden is a great teacher,” wrote Gertrude Jekyll.
Forget spending lots of money on a shiny new planter; make do with what you have for a container garden that is truly unique.
All-America Selections winners have been tested nationally and selected for their suitability in home gardens and containers.
Learn to test old seeds for viability. Learn where to get free garden advice. Find free local gardening classes and free and cheap garden plots.
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It is the largest collection in the United States ...