Episode 12: Bob Hyland

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Episode 12: Bob Hyland

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Mar 28, 2010

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Bob Hyland of Loomis Creek talks about the current state of affairs in horticulture in and around New York. For more information go to www.loomiscreek.com

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Mar 28, 2010

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Episode 12: Bob Hyland

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