Horticultural Design Christmas offerings

by South Bayview Bulldog Admin • November 15, 2011

Some of the offerings from Horticultural Design on South Bayview which will be open straight through to Christmas. Left, a wreath made of nuts. Looks great. Centre, the old favorite Lavender. Right, one giant wreath made of bells.

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