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Hi. This is Val from Denver, Colorado,
and I'm heading home from an event at the Denver Botanic Gardens where local artists are scattered through the blooming flowers and play into the evening.
This podcast was recorded at 107 p.m. on Thursday, July 31st, 2025.
Things may have changed by the time you hear this,
but I will still be dreaming about the perfect garden.