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Idea of homegrown produce has growing appeal
On March 20, at the Coppertop Church in Duluth, the local extension office is putting on the “Growing Your Own Fruits and Vegetables” conference. It lasts all morning, and features an array of expert speakers, including Olen himself, who will speak about appropriate vegetable varieties in the Northland, as well as 10 steps to a successful vegetable garden.
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Budge140: Duluth community-news updates on Twitter
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Matthew R. Perrine’s photo essay series “Discover Duluth” visits Lincoln Park for a look at the western stretch of Superior Street.
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