Even under drought conditions, trees can often provide food and a way to earn money until the next growing season.

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On one scouting expedition, he spotted a grove of palms growing in the sandy soil, trees not native to Florida that had sprouted from a batch of coconuts from a boat that had foundered off Cuba.

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By trade, John- William is a farmer, growing Christmas trees and organic cider apples.

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"I thought the idea that trees had souls was a little hokey growing up, " says Yarnall.

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