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Beautifullest and Purple Greens

January 11, 2022other gardensbeauty, leafy greensGretchenJoanna

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6 thoughts on “Beautifullest and Purple Greens”

Sandi says:

January 11, 2022 at 4:51 am

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It is good to see good. Thank you.

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marmeladegypsy says:

January 11, 2022 at 9:10 am

Gorgeous photos, gorgeous greens!

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sandy says:

January 11, 2022 at 5:52 pm

They’re beautiful but I especially love seeing the pattern on the last photo of the leaves.

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Carla TePaske says:

January 11, 2022 at 6:39 pm

YUM.. Beautiful and delicious.

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Deb Nance at Readerbuzz says:

January 12, 2022 at 5:01 am

Beautiful. Thank you for suggesting that we look closer.

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nikkipolani says:

January 12, 2022 at 2:02 pm

Oh, my. These are perfect, unblemished, plump, and gorgeous!

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I am Gretchen Joanna, an Orthodox Christian widow; mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, living in Northern California.

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