Rare and unusual plant sale with deep roots returns to Annapolis Royal, N.S.
Yellow Lady's Slipper, one of the offerings from Bunchberry Nurseries Inc. at the Atlantic Rare and Unusual Plant Sale in Annapolis Royal, N.S., are pictured. (Source: Facebook)
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