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Gardening for Fresh Vegetables

A recent national survey reveals that 57% of gardeners surveyed have started growing vegetables in recent years or have increased the size of their vegetable plantings. Among the most common reasons given were: “Makes the budget go further;” “Vegetable prices are increasing constantly;” and “Growing vegetables is just as relaxing as growing flowers.” The sale of vegetable seed and plants has shown a marked increase in recent years.

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