Frame Lake MLA Kevin OSA国际影视传媒橰eilly is an earthy guy.

But itSA国际影视传媒檚 Suzette Montreuil who has taken the garden theySA国际影视传媒檝e cultivated together for nearly 30 years to the next level.

The greenthumb couple won the food production category of this yearSA国际影视传媒檚 Gardeners of the Midnight Sun competition.

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OSA国际影视传媒橰eilly said they bought their house in 1991, and he put raised beds in the front yard soon after.

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With regards to the competition, the judging included garden health, maintenance, design, and use of space.

First place for The Bee Friendly/Tiny Garden went to the Borero Garden.

For Residential decorative garden and lawn, first place went to the Deutschmann Garden while second went to Logsdon Garden. The Montreuil and OSA国际影视传媒橰eilly Garden won the food production category; second place went to the Baker Garden.

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