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While the focus is on the owner, the knowledge and history of this fantastic creation is the “gardener”, Armando. Over decades he has grown many of the rhododendrons from seeds and propagated countless plants. He has lived a majority of his life in this garden. Armando is not a rich white man but a dedicated Latino without whom Mike, the boss would have lost all customers from the Polo era.

Armando is an unrecognized hero. Too bad the author of this piece missed the reason Mike has lasted as long as he did.

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What a great spot and good story. Could be also GREAT financial return for Mike Boss, if he is able to manifest his desired outcome. It looks like he paid $1.5M for 3970 Azalea Ln, Sebastopol, CA 95472 in 2017 and is now looking for a cool million more. Again, truly a hidden gem for all of us and a possible gold or diamond gem for Mike.

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