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The Pardue Family Garden

A lot of hard work goes into a garden, as most people know. Grandpa Pardue is the one we have to thank for putting so much work into making this a beautiful and successful garden this past summer. It’s tedious and hard work that is slowly becoming a lost art. Gardening is something that brings our family together. The conversations we have and the reminiscing we share while stringing and breaking beans are memories that we will all cherish. Grandma and Grandpa Pardue are very knowledgeable about gardening and canning. We were blessed to do this together another year.

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