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Research articles

Greener growing: assessing the influence of gardening practices on the ecological viability of community gardens in South East Queensland, Australia

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Pages 189-212 | Received 22 Oct 2012, Accepted 26 Sep 2013, Published online: 05 Dec 2013

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