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Mulch unplanted garden bed thoroughly throughout the year fall setups can be planted in spring most times. Our 2003 edition included 150 new fullcolor illustrations and a special section in which. Ive read countless books about gardening both before and after having read the new self sufficient gardener and this is still by far my favorite. Feast on your own produce with the new complete selfsufficient gardener, the comprehensive illustrated guide to selfsufficiency. The last two months have found us marveling at just how many people are discovering the amazing world of athome diy projects. Seymours comprehensive, informed, clearly presented, expert informationand the many fine illustrative drawingsmake this book.
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