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Garden blessings

by June Cotner · 2013

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"Garden Blessings is an eloquent tribute to the wonders of the garden, a place where our souls are nourished and memories grown. June Cotner's books comprise a balance of about 20 percent classic and famous writers and 80 percent lesser-known, award-winning writers, uncovering many selections not found anywhere else. Ranging from childhood memories of planting and harvesting to celebrations of the changing seasons to contemplation on the joyful art of gardening, Garden Blessings is a moving collection of poems, prayers, and reflections that reminds us of what really matters — making and sharing memories"—

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self-helpself-helpMore like thisLess of this
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gardeninggardeningMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
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medium · 219 pages
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poetrypoetryMore like thisLess of this

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