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as in centers
a place or environment that favors the development of something
ancient Greece is often cited as the nursery of democracy
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as in preschools
a school for children who are generally less than five years old
are asking parents not to bring their children to the nursery if they have the flu virus
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How and When to Plant Kale For spring plantings, sow seed indoors six to eight weeks before your area’s last spring frost date, or purchase transplants from nurseries.
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Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Oct. 2024
Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Nurseries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nurseries. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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