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The Power of Plants

The Past and The Curious: A History Podcast for Kids and Families

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Fabian Garcia's Chili Pepper Seeds

The New Mexico number nine chili is the genetic ancestor of nearly every chili grown in New Mexico today. Baby N Garcia knew that with the New Mexico number 9 chili, he could change the fortune of farmers all around. He spent lots of energy teaching people, and he was always careful to educate both in English and in Spanish.

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