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Everyone can be a gardener. For those with yards, the garden can be a favorite place to connect with the natural environment. But for those with balconies, windowsills, and kitchen courter tops: you can be a gardener too.Whether big or small, you can connect with your community through digging in a little dirt. Those with countertops can offer abundant herbs to a neighbor, while those with huge plots might favor a food pantry.If gardening is your favorite way to connect to your place, we'd love to hear you share. Our 3-question survey is still available at mnupstream.org. Take 5 minutes to visit the link in bio and share hon you use, care for, and love our state.#MNUpstream #LovingWhereWeLive #mngardening #gardening #growyourownfood — from Instagram

Everyone can be a gardener. For those with yards, the garden can be a favorite place to connect with the natural environment. But for those with balconies, windowsills, and kitchen courter tops: you can be a gardener too.Whether big or small, you can connect with your community through digging in a little dirt. Those with countertops can offer abundant herbs to a neighbor, while those with huge plots might favor a food pantry.If gardening is your favorite way to connect to your place, we'd love to hear you share. Our 3-question survey is still available at mnupstream.org. Take 5 minutes to visit the link in bio and share hon you use, care for, and love our state.#MNUpstream #LovingWhereWeLive #mngardening #gardening #growyourownfood — from Instagram

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