3. Companion Plants for Pest Control

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Noreen Thomas
Noreen Thomas Doubting Thomas Farms, Real Organic Project

Noreen Thomas of Doubting Thomas farms shares how her farm uses strategic companion planting as organic pest control against flies.

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