Have you ever imagined the origins of your favorite garden? Do you ever question who took the time to plan and plant the beautiful flowers that you see?
First Gardeners will take readers on this exciting adventure. You will learn how one community garden in Norfolk, Virginia began with 200 African American women and 20 African American men. The City of Norfolk was determined to succeed during the Great Depression. This period of increased joblessness, homelessness, and poverty affected every region across the United States of America. This is one determined city's tale of a creative response to the difficult times and the people who took on the challenge.
The book is a conversation starter about new beginnings, determination, and friendship. Let the adventure begin! On your next visit to a community garden, you will surely ask, "Who were the first gardeners on this land?"
Have you ever imagined the origins of your favorite garden? Do you ever question who took the time to plan and plant the beautiful flowers that you see?
First Gardeners will take readers on this exciting adventure. You will learn how one community garden in Norfolk, Virginia began with 200 African American women and 20 African American men. The City of Norfolk was determined to succeed during the Great Depression. This period of increased joblessness, homelessness, and poverty affected every region across the United States of America. This is one determined city's tale of a creative response to the difficult times and the people who took on the challenge.
The book is a conversation starter about new beginnings, determination, and friendship. Let the adventure begin! On your next visit to a community garden, you will surely ask, "Who were the first gardeners on this land?"
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