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These easy-growing annuals are, and have always been, a celebration of life, and with generous sunlight and well-draining soil, they can celebrate in your garden too. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sparky-french-mix-marigold","title":"Sparky French Mix Marigold","description":"\u003cp\u003eFull, orange-and-yellow, double blooms cover these short plants. Marigolds are a great companion plant (they deter bad bugs). This variety is great for small spaces: containers, raised beds, or borders. 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