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Graduate of North Carolina State University Derek Haynes’s passion for Botany is readily seen by anyone who meets him. “The Crazy Botanist” as he is known found an allure for plants at a young age. Derek gives back to his community by volunteering with local community gardens and creating and maintaining relationships especially within the community of Black plant enthusiasts.

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Summer Gardening Series - Bed & Garden Prep + Raised Beds

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