The past two days I was working out at the Ferrel's garden on the east side of town with my buddy, Lindsay. With a busy schedule and a sore back, Kathy Ferrel's garden had grown-over. Here's the story through pictures.
"Lotsa" weeds.
Weeds All Gone!
Garden Planted
Closer up, the before/after is more exciting.
Voila!
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