Farmer Akinori Kimura of Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture, says to one of his pesticide-free apples, "Thanks a lot. You did a great job!"
"Able to bear the pressure no more, Kimura one evening resolved to commit suicide. He took a rope and hiked up a mountainside to do the deed, but under the moonlight made the discovery that would save him..."
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They look mouthwatering. I have 5 apple trees together in my yard, and they didn't do well this year because of the very cold frost that came late.
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They look mouthwatering. I have 5 apple trees together in my yard, and they didn't do well this year because of the very cold frost that came late.
If I had apples they'd be monkey food...
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