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Chrissy Walch: A Gardener Story

June 29, 2026 / 53
Gardening has become important to me because it gives me a sense of purpose, peace, and connection—both to the land and to myself. There’s something... Continue reading
Sami Maldonado

A Gardener Story: Dian Gorsira

June 29, 2026 / 53
My 2026 gardening season got a slow start. We did start onions in February and I look forward to harvesting soon. The dry weather has... Continue reading
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Ashley Cavender: A Gardener’s Story

October 2, 2025 / 383 / 31
I decided to grow everything and in a big way! I learned what my soil grows best and what I grow best. Continue reading
Bethany Gray
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A Gardener’s Story: Cassandra Reimche

October 2, 2025 / 407 / 19
With grocery store prices climbing and so few regulations around how food is produced, it feels empowering to grow food for my family, and know... Continue reading
Bethany Gray
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Cleo Hankins: A Gardener’s Story

October 2, 2025 / 393 / 4
Hearing from other gardeners, both new and experienced, has shown me that gardening is not something you have to do alone. Sharing tips, seeds, and... Continue reading
Bethany Gray
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A Summer’s Garden Song – Vee Meod

October 2, 2025 / 370 / 4
We learned of blight and beetle’s bite, Of water’s kiss and slug’s soft flight, Of dogs that roam and mold that clings, Of spacing rows... Continue reading
Bethany Gray
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The Tennessee Volunteers – by Julie Voudrie

October 2, 2025 / 327 / 1
This year I had several tomato plants that popped up, some in the holes of garden fabric I had laid out to limit weeds early... Continue reading
Bethany Gray
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Sara Yeager: A Gardener’s Story

October 2, 2025 / 358 / 2
I covered my collards, broccoli and cabbage this year so worms haven’t been a problem (YES) and hopefully I can keep the vine borers out... Continue reading
Bethany Gray
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Gardeners’ Story: Linda, Aly and Hannah Poland

October 2, 2025 / 361 / 1
Every bite of our homegrown salads reminded us that perseverance pays off, not just in gardens but in life. We are still beginners, but with... Continue reading
Bethany Gray
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Karen Mumpower: A Gardener’s Story

October 1, 2025 / 338 / 1
We froze much of last year’s harvest as that felt like the easiest way to get started with food preservation. This frozen bounty has allowed... Continue reading
Bethany Gray

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