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Pacific Horticulture College student Amanda Tanuis shows off a geranium at the Horticulture Centre of the Pacific’s spring plant sale

Pacific Horticulture College student Amanda Tanuis shows off a geranium at the Horticulture Centre of the Pacific’s spring plant sale on Sunday. Dozens of types of flowers and plants were on sale for locals to liven up their gardens.

Pacific Horticulture College student Amanda Tanuis shows off a geranium at the Horticulture Centre of the Pacific’s spring plant sale on Sunday. Dozens of types of flowers and plants were on sale for locals to liven up their gardens.

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