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This is the page where you can ask a question and we will do our best to answer it for you. If you have a question on issues with regards to your vegetable garden, livestock, fruit trees feel free to ask.

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Opportunites to Learn Organic Farming or Permaculture in Canada  Hi, my name is Jean-Guy, I am very interested in permaculture (and eco building with 3 yrs experience) in urban and rural settings. I would like to own ...

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