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Dad in the Garden

An Essay on Gardening and Grief

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Rebekah Fowler
Jun 20, 2025
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My dad, Earl Fowler, in his flower garden, among the spiderworts, sundrops, and lilies. He’s still the most radiant organism pictured.

“I like spiderworts,” I told my dad.

“Never heard of ‘em,” he replied.

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