My fondest memories of living in Rangeley, Maine, are hanging out with mom in the backyard, playing in the garden while she worked on the veggies. My least fond memory was getting stung by a bee in that very same garden.
We were fortunate to have a backyard big enough to produce some food and provide a little playground for my brother and I. But what if your backyard is limited by neighbors, fences or even your own stuff?
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