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A Vermont Farm’s Bee Miracle and Hope | Montpelier News
In the heart of Vermont, George and Gail Africa run a dazzling four-acre flower farm in Marshfield, selling more hydrangeas than anyone else in the state — a legacy begun in 1983 at Burlington’s Farmers Market. With daily floral deliveries for mobility-impaired customers and a new native pollinator garden, they’re redefining accessibility and sustainability. But their joy is tinged with worry: George spotted a rare bee not seen in 50 years — yet he’s also witnessed alarming declines in bees and monarchs due to habitat loss, flooding, and pesticides. Undeterred, they’ve built an all-native…
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