Ken RobinsonThe gardener does not make a plant grow. The job of a gardener is to create optimal conditions.
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A gardener does not make a plant grow. A gardener creates optimal conditions in which a plant can grow. A gardener creates the proper amount of sunlight, water, and nutrients for the plant to thrive. However, the greatest part of the job is letting the plant grow on its own.
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