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Gardener finds vegetables were only part of the harvest
Original: I planted vegetables, but my greatest crop was connection
A writer for The Globe and Mail recounts how planting a vegetable garden ended up delivering an unexpected second harvest: friendships and community ties. Neighbours offered advice, shared seeds and produce, and stopped by to talk, turning a solo gardening project into a source of connection. The piece reflects a broader appreciation for gardening as social glue, not just food production.
Why now: The personal essay resonates at a time when many people are seeking community and wellbeing through home gardening.
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- I planted vegetables, but my greatest crop was connection · The Globe and Mail
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