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Here in Finland we have short summers and long winters. Our domestic trees can get ready for the winter by stopping growing early enough. But if we try to grow something that has no experience...
Posted Sun, 2017-10-08 18:13 in Tuomo Isokuortti's blog
My hobby is forestry. I live in Finland, which is usually know for pines, firs and birches. Now I try to plant oaks too.
Posted Tue, 2016-10-25 15:24 in Tuomo Isokuortti's blog

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Here in Finland we have short summers and long winters. Our domestic trees can get ready for the winter by stopping growing early enough. But if we try to grow something that has no experience...
Posted Sun, 2017-10-08 18:13 in Tuomo Isokuortti's blog
My hobby is forestry. I live in Finland, which is usually know for pines, firs and birches. Now I try to plant oaks too.
Posted Tue, 2016-10-25 15:24 in Tuomo Isokuortti's blog

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