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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. -- Charlotte Ekker Wiggins discussing planting natives for bees at Missouri State Beekeepers Association March 14-15, 2019 Spring Conference. (Photo by Gregg Hitchings)

It's Wonderful to Hear from You!

So what do you think, do you have a better idea, suggestion, a chuckle to share? My goal is to help you become comfortable (again) with nature and to remind you of how interdependent we all are.

If you would like to share what is on your mind, please feel free to contact me. Thanks, I look forward to hearing from you! Charlotte

Thank you note from one of the garden clubs using one of Charlotte's now favorite words "wonderfulness."

From Emails, Phone Calls, Conversations and Tweets....

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