Andrea

I have kept a garden for the past few years because I benefit from the physical and therapeutic outdoor activity and I find it a responsible and essential aspect of living. The garden gives me a space to practice decision making, to develop creative problem solving skills, and to nurture empathy. As an artist, I find inspiration in the abundance of textures, patterns, colors, and systems that I observe in the garden. I love the tactile process of gardening, the joy of discovery as the garden evolves, and the community a garden can foster when sharing ideas, information, and harvests with others.