FRUITS OF LABOUR

The 3 cucumber plants growing in flower pots in my garden finally bear fruits after 2 long months of tender loving care.

Each plant only bears one cucumber. So it means the cost to return ratio is probably negative. The dream of organic farming and the Green Revolution nevertheless remains a mere dream.







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