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Hopefully your vegetable garden rewarded you with lots of goodies this season. My poblano pepper plant is still about 5 feet tall and putting out new growth… on Nov. 2!

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It can take a lot of time and effort to create a rain garden, so be sure to put it in the right spot for maximum effectiveness in your eco-friendly landscape.