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The $64 Tomato by William   Alexander
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it was ok
bookshelves: gardening

I had such high hopes for this in the first few pages. I didn't think it was negative (as several reviews imply), it's just that gardening IS difficult. It's full of setbacks. It never quite matches our dreams. That's not negativity, that's reality. Initially I related, I laughed...and then he started talking about pests. And that's where he lost me. A so-called environmentalist doesn't resort to malathion or diazinon under ANY circumstances. And for me, you cross the line when you can't coexist with animals. Jesus, the guy tried to drown an opossum! That sickens me. What a wuss for one thing, and secondly, possums are harmless. He only half jokes about taking out a rifle to control the deer and the groundhogs. I mean, it's an effing tomato! Get a life!
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December 24, 2008 – Shelved
December 24, 2008 – Shelved as: gardening

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