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Gardener of the year likes to lead, learn
Master Gardener Bill Roper inspects berry bushes on his property. Roper believes in using chemical-free ways, such as this owl statue, to deter animals that eat his plants.
- photo by Crystal Ledford
Bill Roper’s retirement has mirrored his working life in many ways.
