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I tried three different kinds before I found one that was affordable and great for my garden. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/679458029c6fd427504bb443/92aaecb2-514d-43d1-bcc3-6cc896e9b2ff/IMG-2247.jpg Photo Gallery - Garden Beginnings My garden starter set. I started with small starter plants from my local Fleet Farm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/679458029c6fd427504bb443/cadb3306-64cc-49b1-b439-30c7c7907fa2/IMG_2319.jpg Photo Gallery - Garden Beginnings My first attempt at growing a Gooseberry bush. I tried twice and couldn't get it to grow. 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