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February 27 Have space? Share your garden!You know, I believe in lending a helping hand to others when times are rough. Giving money, clothes, time, and other goods are all great ways to help other people. But, have you ever thought of giving someone a bit of soil? Hyperlocavore offers this great idea to all of us who garden or have places to garden. The idea is just to share some of your garden space or yard with other people.
Why is this a great idea? Well, in my opinion, while giving is a wonderful thing to do, it can be pretty antiseptic. You never come into contact with the people you're helping. For some people that's OK, but I think you can really make a difference in the lives of others when you give a little of yourself. Sharing your yard or garden will probably lead to building new relationships with people in your community. The more we do this, the less likely someone is to fall through the cracks when they need help.
When you share with someone else you always get benefits back. My dear neighbor from childhood was the first to share her garden with me. She allowed me to help her pick peas and beans (of course I got to sample them) with her while she told me stories and just shared her life with me. That ecperience fueled my own gardening passion as I became a teenager but also the relationship with her gave me an anchor as I went through those teen years.
So, if you own a little piece of ground here's your chance to make a difference in someone's life. You will not only give them a source of fresh, nutritious food, you will give them a new friend. In the process don't be surprised if you get more than you give. Comments (1)
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