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“If 'heartache' sounds exaggerated then surely you have never gone to your garden one rare morning in June to find that the frost, without any perceptible motive, any hope of personal gain, has quietly killed your strawberry blossoms, tomatoes, lima and green beans, corn, squash, cucumbers. A brilliant sun is now smiling at this disaster with an insenstive cheerfulness as out of place as a funny story would be if someone you loved had just died.”

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Book:How to Have a Green Thumb Without an Aching Back: A New Method of Mulch Gardening
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How to Have a Green Thumb Without an Aching Back: A New Method of Mulch Gardening

Exploring a modern approach to gardening, the book delves into the benefits of mulch gardening, providing practical tips and techniques to create a thriving garden with minimal physical effort. more

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Ruth Stout
Ruth Stout

Ruth Stout was an American author known for her unique gardening philosophy and lifestyle. Born on June 14, 1884, and passing away on August 22, 1980, Stout was renowned for her no-till gardening and natural methods. Her book 'How to Grow a Vegetable Garden Without a Row of Fences' became a classic among gardening enthusiasts. more

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