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Bob Hedine and the garden
Wheelsman Bob Hedine, from Two Harbors MN, tends to one of the ship's custom vegetable gardens.
The garden, Sept. 2008, Image 08-9155
tomatoes
The vegetables thrive in their sun-soaked rooftop terrariums.
The garden, Sept. 2008, Image 08-9116
tomatoes
A bumper crop of tomatoes.
The garden, Sept. 2008, Image 08-9116
Pollinating peppers
Without the assistance of bees, pollinating the plants is done by hand.
The garden, Sept. 2008, Image 08-9149
Pollinating peppers
Some of the numerous variety of peppers - the hotter the better, according to Bob.
The garden, Sept. 2008, Image 08-9149
Fresh cucumber
Rainwater is collected in barrels to water the port and starboard gardens.
The garden, Sept. 2008, Image 08-9135
Hot peppers
More hot peppers from the garden.
The garden, Sept. 2008, Image 08-9150