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Long before organic gardening, native plants, sustainability and free-range chicken coops became the trendy ways to landscape backyards in San Diego, there was “Farmer Bill” Tall.
From the day he started his City Farmers Nursery in City Heights nearly 50 years ago, Tall taught generations of San Diegans how to garden in a planet-friendly way with enthusiasm, experience and kindness. He died Tuesday at age 64, following a long battle with cancer.
Local gardening author and expert Nan Sterman said Tall was always forward-thinking about gardening, even though his eclectic nursery has the look and feel of an old-fashioned mercantile and petting zoo. ....

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