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Published February 27, 2013, 12:00 AM

Growing Green: Why do you want to plant a garden?

The first question you should ask yourself when planning a new garden is, “Why do I want a garden?" Maybe you have a shady spot where grass won’t grow but hostas and ferns would. Perhaps you have fond memories of your grandmother’s cottage garden, full of color and texture.

By: Robin Trott, U of M Extension Educator, Alexandria Echo Press

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