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Gwen Nyhus Stewart, B.S.W., M.G., H.T., is an educator, freelance writer, garden , Landscaping with Roses consultant, and author of the book The Healing Garden: A Place , How a Good Bedroom Design Can Boost Your Confidence. Of Peace : Gardening , The Art Of Power Washing For The Soil, , A Tiger Rug for Your Home! Gardening , Rose Garden Tips For The Soul. She owns the website Gwen's Healing Garden , Urban Farming Even in Quakertown Pa where you will find lots of free information , Viburnums: Shrubs With All Season Interest about gardening , Garden And Patio Decorations For Great Outdoor Living for the soil , Innovative Kitchen Decorating Idea Brings the Look of Oil Pa and gardening , Landscaping with Roses for the soul. To find out more about the book and subscribe to her free Newsletter visit www.gwenshealinggarden.ca Gwen Nyhus Stewart © 2004 : 2005. All rights reserved. |
  
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