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Re: [GWL]: Green Fingers



Samia Rose Topiary wrote:

> Perhaps there is a way to help out "us little guys" and the gardening
> public by starting a media campaign about turning to gardening for comfort and entertainment.
> At the same time articles could talk about supporting the small local and speciality growers.
> <snip>
>
> Presently,  the American public is in a turmoil about what has happened recently and they are
> looking for comforting activities.  We need to remind them that gardening is the very best way
> to feel secure and comforted.  We need to set the garden trend into high gear.  This would be
> good for your readers and it would certainly save many small local greenhouse and nursery
> businesses that have seen such drastic drop in sales this fall.  We need to promote ---
> "Victory Gardens", "Plant A Row", Gardening with Kids, and garden crafts.

Those of us who write regular columns can use these ideas almost immediately. This letter came
through as I was working on my column for tomorrow on New Years Resolutions for Gardeners.
Supporting local growers and learning to take comfort from your garden have been themes I have
used before - but they are even more important now - and this is a great time to get gardeners to
make these resolutions.
Carol
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