Community gardening is a holistic activity that not only boosts mental and physical health but also strengthens social bonds and imparts valuable skills. It’s a natural stress reliever, a full-body workout, and a platform for learning about horticulture and sustainability. Moreover, it fosters social connections, enhances community aesthetics, and provides fresh produce, especially in urban…
SCC will host its first ever Farm-2-Fork event from 9 a.m. to noon on Oct. 19 at the Center for Sustainable Agriculture, 100 Community College Drive. More than 20 local agriculture vendors will be in attendance. Sweet potatoes grown at Spartanburg Community College’s Center for Sustainable Agriculture. By Chris Lavender [email protected] The topics that will be…
In Mass., gardening and plant care are building a community The GROW Program in Tewksbury and Walk Hill Florist in Mattapan use their green thumbs to connect the community Updated: 8:20 PM EDT Sep 10, 2024 There is something special in this corner of the sprawling campus of historic Tewksbury Hospital, four greenhouses with foundations…
Last summer, Bowers Museum in Santa Ana debuted “Ubuhle Women: Beadwork and the Art of Independence,” a show featuring the beaded artwork developed by a community of women living in rural KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Now, one of the exhibit’s exquisite beaded pieces has been acquired for the museum’s own permanent collection. “Dressed for the Dance,”…
Ben Pifher/MDN Dinnah Mogaka, a member of the gardening community, stands next to her family’s plots at Rainbow Gardens. For those who are interested in gardening but do not have a place to do so, the Rainbow Gardens Association has land available for use through a rental program managed by the Minot Public Library. Deb…
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M and M Heating Cooling Plumbing and Electrical: Pioneering Excellence and Community Service in Boulder County. M and M is focused on ensuring residents throughout Boulder County have reliable heating. They handle a wide array of services, from heating and cooling system repairs to plumbing and electrical work, catering to both residential and light commercial…
New Ulm Community Garden Treasurer Craig Sievert puts down stakes as the garden gets ready for the spring planting season. Sievert gardens himself, saying he enjoys the peaceful solitude it can bring. NEW ULM — For those in New Ulm with green thumbs, the Community Garden at 1915 South Valley Street is getting ready for…
