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I am buying a home, and have no idea how to take card of a yard and plant a garden/flowers. Do you have or know of any classes to teach these things?
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Please call us to find classes being held this year between Davis and Weber Counties. http://garden.usu.edu is also a helpful website. Let me know if you have any further questions.
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