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  • Bee Balm

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  • Compost tea

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    Lavender is a popular choice among Bendites for many reasons. Not only is lavender a full shrubby perennial that is a fast grower, but has a long lasting flower and really intense fragrance. Lavender also serves as a landscape item for its beauty and ability to stand heat and drought.

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