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Unread 03-28-2025, 09:09 AM   #29
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Originally Posted by Clark McCombe View Post
The previous owner of Briermere was an uncommon farmer. Nearly a hundred and thirty years ago he began planting peaches and apples instead of potatoes and cauliflower.
Along the edge of the woodland he planted daffodils, azaleas, and rhododendrons. The deer have long since feasted on the azaleas and rhododendrons.
Clark, is this your farm?
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