He has the knack, and now he’s back
Hip hip hooray for Robert Smaus.
He is a legend in our house.
When he retired his weekly column
Our garden lives became quite solemn.
The Times informs us that he’s back
To keep our garden chores on track.
A monthly tip sheet we will read
Just how and when to plant that seed.
Blessings on our garden guru;
He’ll always be our earthly hero.
Diana Anderson
Los Angeles
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