Need to block a view and can’t wait? Consider annual vines. They’re easy, inexpensive (since you start with a packet of seeds), and fast-growing.
Skip to next paragraphSome to consider are morning glories, moonflower vines, scarlet runner bean (a hummingbird favorite), and hyacinth beans. Soak the seeds overnight in water before planting to hasten and improve germination.
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Pastor Jean Enock Joseph (c.) visits one of his projects in Croix-des-Bouquets, just outside Port-au-Prince, Haiti’s capital.
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Pastor Jean Enock Joseph doesn't shy from Haiti's toughest problems. His message: Haitians have the ability to help themselves.
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