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GARDEN ZONE

GARDEN ZONE

Visit your local Agrimark Garden Zone for tools , feeds , fertilisers and seasonal plants .

NATURE ’ S PARTNERS :

HOW BEE-FRIENDLY GARDENING SUPPORTS POLLINATORS AND BIODIVERSITY

Until the large-scale cultivation of sugarcane in the 17th century , honey was humanity ’ s most significant source of concentrated sugars – initially including alcohol fermentation . Everywhere honeybees naturally occur , honey has traditionally been highly valued in culinary contexts , carrying rich and positive cultural connotations . Most cultures also hold predominantly positive associations with bees , unlike some other insects .

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