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Hollis Malone’s garden is gigantic and enjoyed by many. Malone is in charge of maintaining 50,000 tropical plants, rare international blooms and Southern species at the sprawling Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center.
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Hand weeding is one of the most demanding chores in gardening, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Mulching, spraying, plant crowding and inexpensive stand-up tools can ease much of the back-straining work.
Continuing Education Course – “Care of Trees and Shrubs” will be presented by advanced master gardener Lisa Sexton from Thursday to Feb. 16. For location and cost, call 481-6619 or go to www.

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