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    Jan Richardson

    Jan Richardson

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    Jan Richardson is a guest writer for Gardening Know How specializing in beginner gardening tips.

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      The first activity any serious gardener should tackle is research of one's garden zone info. The information found in this article will help you do just that. Click here to learn more about garden zones and how to find yours.

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