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Let's Grow Stuff
Growing Up!
Season 2
Episode 8
Gardening vertically can help us maximize space, improve plant health, make harvesting a little easier, and it's simply beautiful. Erin Presley from Olbrich Botanical Gardens in Madison joins Ben to demonstrate the benefits of gardening vertically.
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