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This month we are spotlighting Garlic, Garlic and more Garlic!

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Garlic Stinky and Lovely

Did you know that roses love garlic? It's true. Roses love garlic because garlic repels moles and other critters. Garlic can also help protect roses from mildew and black spot. Garlic may even increase the fragrance a rose produces. Many other plants, such as fruit trees and tomatoes also love garlic.

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