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" Our prop in Fennville , MI is a conifer laden sandlike dune just 4 miles from the east glide of Lake Michigan . We take advantage of the sandy , acidulent soil by plant rhododendron , Azaleas , etc .   Rocks and innate mulch define the walk trail throughout the 25 acres . Other sunnier portions of the property are dedicated to restored Michigan prairies . "

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Gardens stretching into restored prairies.

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Gardens stretching into restored prairies.

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