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localgardener.net
Summer 2016 • 3
Garden Features Local Dirt
Simple containers for elegant entertaining
How to grow a tea garden Kale, glorious kale
Magnificent marigolds
Small yards do not mean small choices for trees
15 eco-smart gardening tips Landscaping tips and advice
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12 14
16 18 21
Upcycling ideas for the garden 24
The life affirming garden of Elaine and Warren Haggith
Awesome alliums
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Get helpful advice when considering a garden makeover.
Cover photo by Dorothy Dobbie.
Columns Garden fresh recipes Hummingbirds
Gardening with kids: How to make a bee hotel
What we love Classifieds
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