HAD THE RADISH

A STROLL, A RAMBLE, A TRUDGE..gardening in Vermont..an old gardener looking for new tricks while moving from the purely floral to jabbing at sustainability via vegetables and fruits.

Friday, May 4, 2007

when low flying turkey meets windshield!

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