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One of our most trusted seed suppliers is offering a unique way to help hurricane victims.

Today is the last day to order seeds for the hurricane relief fundraiser!
Baker Creek sales proceeds from all seed orders placed through today, Friday, October 6, will be donated to help hurricane relief efforts in Puerto Rico and beyond!

If you or someone you know has lost a garden in the hurricane and could use a start up seed kit, please send your story and contact information to [email protected] ATTN: Donations so that we can get you a seed starter kit.

For more information please go to our website!
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