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Why did neighbors call george Washington carver the plant doctor?

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they called them that because many people went to him to cure or fix their "sick" plants. also because he had a secret garden that he grew all kinds of plants.
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Carver's neighbors called him the "plant doctor" because many people went to him to cure or fix their "sick" plants.Also because he had a secret garden that he grew all kinds of plants. Hope it helps!!
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