“In almost every garden, the land is made better and so is the gardener.”
Quote by Robert Rodale
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Robert Rodale
Robert Rodale, born on March 27, 1930, and died on September 20, 1990, was an influential publisher and author known for his promotion of organic agriculture and a healthy lifestyle. more
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